Children

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.

The site offers support for parents and carers and a place for children to play free of charge.

An anti-exploitation charity says its referral rates have risen by 233% in four years.