Critics have argued the extension of the scheme to younger teenagers would be a ‘sinister’ step towards state overreach.

Rocio Cifuentes said increasing numbers of young people were growing up in families whose income is less than 40% of the average. She has set out a list of priorities to address child poverty, ...

Wales' children will get the "best possible start in life" if Plaid Cymru wins the Senedd election, its leader has said. Rhun ap Iorwerth pledged youngsters aged nine months to four years old will get ...

Labour deputy leadership hopeful Bridget Phillipson sets out her pitch for job in the Mirror as she pledges to put the ...

The two-child benefit cap has been “devastating” for families, Bridget Phillipson has said. The Education Secretary gave the ...

A teaching union has been accused of breaking the Government's rules after it used children in its campaign outside of the Labour conference today, despite it being during school hours. The National ...

Children in care are being failed as Northern Ireland’s care system is in crisis. That's the stark warning from young people ...

Action to help protect thousands of Sheffield women and children from domestic violence and sexual abuse – including support ...