2+ day, 29+ min ago   (126+ words) She's released a new book about a girl in care with a troubled childhood. It isn't about her best-known creation Tracy Beaker - but Esme Pepper, Some good news for fans of the best-selling children’s author Dame Jacqueline Wilson Sheâ…...

3+ day, 23+ hour ago   (101+ words) Campaigners have described the social care provided to disabled children in England as outdated, fragmented and no longer fit for purpose. ‘It’s a process of being gas-lighted’ – Family’s fight for social care reforms Campaigners have described the social care provided…...

3+ day, 23+ hour ago   (101+ words) Ukraine is facing the prospect of a bleak winter. Russia is increasingly targeting infrastructure with new high-speed jet-powered drones that Kyiv is finding hard to shoot down. Russian drone ‘tactics’ in Ukraine branded ‘desperate’ by NATO’s Mark Rutte Ukraine is…...

5+ day, 23+ hour ago   (51+ words) England’s teenagers are among the best in the world in reading, maths and science. England’s teenagers among the world’s top performers in maths, reading and science England’s teenagers are among the best in the world in reading, maths and science....

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (110+ words) We spoke to campaigner and domestic abuse survivor Rachel Williams, Chair of the Criminal Bar Association Kama Melly KC and former prisoner and Membership Officer at the Howard League for Penal Reform Tim Kerr about the government’s announcement to fast-track…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (92+ words) Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney wants to go ahead with a controversial plan to cap prices on basic supermarket items, despite a heavy backlash from businesses and farmers. Scottish government to cap some supermarket prices despite backlash Scotland’s First Minister…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (62+ words) Channel 4 Legislation to release prisoners early in order to free up space for newly sentenced offenders has attracted much criticism, not least from victims. Since becoming prime minister, Andy Burnham has sought to modify the plans and the Justice Secretary…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (424+ words) Ciaran Jenkins, Helen Johnson and Brian O’Flynn Hospices across the UK provide vital end of life care for many, but they’re facing a financial crisis which is forcing them to make huge cuts as costs rise and demand for their…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (88+ words) Channel 4 Domestic abuse survivors fear early prison releases as PM faces scrutiny Police chiefs have welcomed Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s decision to keep anyone convicted of unlawful killing behind bars but warned that tagging prisoners who are released early in…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (101+ words) Energy bills are set to hit a three-year high after Ofgem said the energy price cap will rise 4% in October, driven by higher wholesale gas prices because of the Iran war. It means the average household will pay £60-a-year more....