A Government baby loss certificate scheme designed to recognise the grief of parents who lose a baby early in a pregnancy has been launched. The voluntary scheme offers those who
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More than 10,000 children in England left the state education system in a single year to destinations unknown to local authorities, a report from the Children’s Commissioner has found. Dame
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The mother of murdered Libby Squire has called for tougher sentences for crimes such as voyeurism and indecent exposure to stop would-be rapists and killers in their tracks. Lisa Squire
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The “most distressed” prisoners serving long-abolished indefinite sentences should be released on compassionate grounds and the move could help free spaces in jails which are almost full, a charity has
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More than half of people receiving universal credit have recently run out of food and been unable to afford more, according to a survey for an anti-poverty charity. Just over
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Teachers and healthcare workers in England and Wales will be legally required to report cases of child sexual abuse under Government plans. People with childcare responsibilities in regulated sectors could
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The NHS in England will roll out ‘Martha’s Rule’ from April to give patients and families access to a rapid review if they are worried about a condition getting worse.
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The borders and immigration watchdog has been sacked after he “lost the confidence of the Home Secretary”, the Home Office has said. David Neal “breached” the terms of his appointment
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Birmingham City Council has requested a £1.25 billion bailout from the Government as it bids to recover from declaring effective bankruptcy, documents show. Budget papers published overnight also confirm the
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A paranoid schizophrenic who killed three pensioners can continue his legal challenge over allegations he faced negligent treatment from authorities before their deaths, the Court of Appeal has ruled. Alexander
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