Children

Jack is one of only 16 children in the world with a genetic condition so rare it doesn't have a name.

Reform UK councillor Andy Osborn's comments were "clumsy and regrettable", his group leader says.

Rather than representing the hope of new life, babies in Gaza have come to epitomise the struggle to survive.

Halton Borough Council's children's services department is making progress but there is "more to do".

Researches claim child poverty rates are "directly and strongly correlated" to benefit caps.

Medway Council's children's services improved having previously been rated "inadequate" in 2019.

Bury Council is believed to be one of the first areas in England to ringfence homes for care leavers.

Croydon Council says safety "remains a priority" as it plans to remove its remaining lollipop school crossing patrols.