3 h. ago Parent fears new UK Universal Studios theme park 'could put children at risk'

Concerns have been raised over a planned Universal Studios theme park in Bedfordshire - one resident, a parent, is worried about strangers in the area where their child plays

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12 h. ago Next and Matalan urgently recall children's clothing due to 'strangulation' risk

The items do not meet the requirements of the General product Safety Regulations 2005.

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34 h. ago Next and Matalan urgently recall children’s clothes over 'risk of strangulation'

Matalan and Next have recalled their lines of Miss Summer Dresses and Outfit Sets after concerns were raised over cords that could "tighten across the child's neck"

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53 h. ago Urgent children’s clothing recall due to ‘strangulation’ risk in range sold at Next and Matalan

Customers can return the products for a full refund to Next and Matalan

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6 d. ago Urgent fake Labubu warning issued as THOUSANDS of dodgy dolls seized in weeks

Experts say they pose a risk to children

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6 d. ago Mapped: Where in the UK are people most at risk from potentially deadly heatwave?

New analysis shows thousands of young children, hospital patients and elderly people at risk as UK hit by fourth heatwave of summer

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7 d. ago Mapped: Areas most at risk during deadly heatwaves as charity urges government to protect vulnerable

New analysis shows thousands of young children, hospital patients and elderly people at risk as UK hit by fourth heatwave of summer

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1 week ago Verbally abused children more likely to have poor mental health as adults, study finds

Analysis suggests long-term damage to wellbeing can be worse than for children experiencing physical abuseParents who ridicule, threaten or humiliate their children risk leaving them with a 64% higher chance of having poor mental health as an adult, a study has found.The research also found physical abuse experienced among the research participants reduced over time, while verbal abuse increased. Continue reading...

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