17 h. ago Send spending could outstrip spending by Ministry of Justice by 2029 – IFS

The Institute for Fiscal Studies warned there is a risk that increases in spending on children will be followed by higher spending on young adults.

Politics

27 h. ago 'Serious chemical risk': Urgent warning over fake Labubu doll that poses 'dangerous risk' to children's safety

The fake Labubu dolls pose a serious risk to children’s safety 🚨

Events

48 h. ago Children who have Covid twice double their risk of long Covid

More than 6 million American children suffer from long Covid which can lead to life-threatening complications

Events

3 d. ago TK Maxx issues urgent warning to shoppers as children's swimming vest is found to 'pose risk of drowning'

The discount store, founded in America, has sold a range of swimming vests that did not comply with standards, and the shop was unable to prove that they were safe to swim with.

Events

6 d. ago Donald Trump is 'a threat to child health' over mad MMR vaccine misinformation

A top doctor has told the Mirror that Donald Trump's new comments on the MMR vaccine are 'putting the lives of children at risk' - and echo the fraudulent claims of Andrew Wakefield

Politics

6 d. ago 'It's your worst nightmare to come out of your house and see your child lying in the road'

Helen Edwards from Cardiff has started a campaign to address SUVs in the capital over their risk to children

Society

8 d. ago Instagram still poses risk to children despite new safety tools, says Meta whistleblower

Meta rejects review findings, which claim two-thirds of new features designed to protect young people are ‘woefully ineffective’Children and teenagers are still at risk from online harm on Instagram despite the rollout of “woefully ineffective” safety tools, according to research led by a Meta whistleblower.Two-thirds (64%) of new safety tools on Instagram were found to be ineffective, according to a comprehensive review led by Arturo Béjar, a former senior engineer at Meta who testified against the company before US Congress, New York University and Northeastern University academics, the UK’s Molly Rose Foundation and other groups.In the UK and Ireland, Samaritans can be contacted on freephone 116 123, or email jo@samaritans.org or jo@samaritans.ie. In the US, you can call or text the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline on 988, chat on 988lifeline.org, or text HOME to 741741 to connect with a crisis counselor. In Australia, the crisis support service Lifeline is 13 11 14. Other in...

Events

8 d. ago Asda announce urgent recall over children’s toy that poses 'risk of choking'

Customers who have purchased the toy can return it with or without a receipt

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8 d. ago Asda announces urgent recall over children’s toy that poses 'risk of choking'

Customers who have purchased the toy can return it with or without a receipt

Events

9 d. ago Scientists discover ‘key clues’ to cause of autism – and it’s nothing to do with paracetamol

EARLY changes during brain development may hold the key to autism, say researchers. The new finding follows claims by Donald Trump that paracetamol taken by pregnant women increases risk of the condition in some children. The US President made the claim on Monday that taking Tylenol, known as paracetamol in other places, "is no good"...

Politics

1 week ago Trump’s claims on MMR vaccines are ‘nonsense’ and could put children’s lives at risk, UK experts warn

US President’s claims over vaccines could risk children’s lives, the UK’s public health authority says

Events

1 week ago Share your reaction to Trump’s comments about pregnant women, Tylenol and autism

We would like to hear from pregnant women and medical professionals about their views on Trump’s commentsPresident Trump has advised pregnant women not to take acetaminophen, usually branded as Tylenol in the US or paracetamol elsewhere, as he claims it heightens the risk of autism in children.Despite his assertion being contested by scientists internationally and contradicted by studies, Trump said: “Taking Tylenol is not good All pregnant women should talk to their doctors about limiting the use of this medication while pregnant.” Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago 'Overused' medical test given to millions each year TRIPLES the risk of cancer

Even small amounts of radiation exposure from 'overused' medical scans may triple the risk of cancer in children, a government-funded study from researchers in California has suggested.

Science

2 w. ago RFK Jr’s actions risk restricting children’s access to vaccines, say ousted CDC officials

Former officials testify before US Senate, saying the CDC under Kennedy is ‘supporting policies not based in science’US politics live – latest updatesTop former officials at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) accused Robert F Kennedy Jr of hobbling the country’s ability to respond to outbreaks and disease threats.The two officials testified at a hearing on Wednesday before the Senate HELP (Health, Education, Labor and Pensions) committee. Susan Monarez, the CDC director chosen by Kennedy, was fired after less than a month. Debra Houry, chief medical officer at the CDC, resigned after serving under six CDC directors during both Republican and Democratic administrations. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago Warning as 'killer car seats' still being sold on eBay, Shein and Wish

Safety experts say 'children’s lives will be at risk'

Events

2 w. ago Anger over 'absurd and dangerous' Ofsted guidance suggesting autistic pupils could become terrorists

In training notes for inspectors, the education standards body states: 'Children and young people with autism are at increased risk of being susceptible to extremism.

Events

3 w. ago Calls for change as children who do extracurricular activities 'at risk of harm'

Providers of out-of-school activities are not required to follow safeguarding standards

Events

3 w. ago Meta hid harms to children from VR products, whistleblowers allege

Company accused of manipulating virtual reality research as senator attacks Meta’s ‘disgusting web of lies’A group of six whistleblowers have come forward with allegations of a cover-up of harm to children on Meta’s virtual reality devices and apps. They say the social media company, which owns Facebook, Instagram, and offers a line of VR headsets and games, deleted or doctored internal safety research that showed children being exposed to grooming, sexual harassment and violence in its 3D realms.“Meta knew that underage children were using its products, but figured, ‘Hey, kids drive engagement,’ and it was making them cash,” Jason Sattizahn, one of the whistleblowers who worked on the company’s VR research, said in a statement. “Meta has compromised their internal teams to manipulate research and straight-up erase data that they don’t like.” Continue reading...

Politics

4 w. ago Peter Andre and wife Emily put on a united front amid family drama as they celebrate his latest acting role in new murder mystery series

The Mysterious Girl singer, 52, and his partner looked happier than ever as they posed in a series pictures shared to Instagram on Thursday.

Events

4 w. ago Michelle Keegan cuts a trendy figure in a white crop top and jeans as she poses with daughter Palma in her £1.2K iCandy pram

Michelle Keegan looked in good spirits as she posed with daughter Palma in her £1.2K iCandy pram on Instagram on Wednesday. 

Economics