Constance Marten’s partner blames police for death of baby
The partner of wealthy aristocrat Constance Marten has blamed a national police manhunt for the loss of the baby he said they loved, saying they had been “deranged” at the
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Teacher and judge ‘routinely neglected’ their adopted sons, High Court finds
A primary school teacher and a barrister who sat as a deputy district judge “routinely neglected” their adopted sons, with the teacher strangling and racially abusing one of the boys,
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Families let down by critical pressures in community paediatrics, report warns
Families are being let down by critical pressures in community paediatric services, the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health Scotland has warned. Its report calls for investment, data improvements
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Nursery worker and owner appear in court in connection with child’s death
A nursery worker and a business owner have appeared before magistrates charged in connection with the death of a 14-month-old boy. Nursery worker Kimberley Cookson and business owner Deborah Latewood
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Children’s voices must be heard in assisted dying Bill debate, says commissioner
The Children’s Commissioner has called for under-18s to have their views considered on assisted dying, branding it “deeply concerning” they have not been consulted about the proposed new law going
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Ministers should ‘hang heads in shame’ as Rod Stewart pays for child’s diagnosis
The Scottish Government should “hang its head in shame” after rock star Sir Rod Stewart stepped in to pay for the autism diagnosis of a child who has waited three
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Sharp rise in children living in B&Bs for longer than six months in England
Figures showing a sharp rise in children living in bed and breakfasts for longer than six months in England and an increase in the number of people classed as living
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Children referred to gender clinics to be assessed for autism – reports
Children who have gender dysphoria will be tested for autism, according to leaked plans. Health officials will screen these children for neurodevelopmental conditions including autism and ADHD, reports suggest. New
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New study suggests strong demand for social workers and healthcare staff
Demand for social workers and healthcare staff including nurses has driven an increase in job vacancies, according to a new study. Jobs site Adzuna said the trend has coupled with
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Charities warn of record child poverty if two-child benefit cap not scrapped
Scrapping the two-child benefit limit is the most cost-effective way to reduce child poverty, charities have argued in a letter to the Prime Minister. Failing to scrap the limit could
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