Children
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I struggle with the idea of the value of money, especially when so much of it supposedly disappeared after the crisis in 2008
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Royal commission into Mangrove Mountain Ashram hears that its second-in-command had sex with young boy and later had child with him
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How the country could look in six years’ time if spending cuts and austerity measures continue
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Child born with lifelong damage after excessive drinking by mother is not entitled to criminal injuries compensation, court rules
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Lack of support means the difficulties in rebuilding communities after civil war are enormous
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Food producers should reduce fat, salt and sugar content, with taxes levied on junk food, say campaigners
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Join our panel of experts from 2-3pm GMT on Tuesday 9 December to discuss how to help those who cannot afford to heat their home
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Why are people with disabilities being denied their right to food?
Rachele Tardi and Hilal ElverRachele Tardi and Hilal Elver: On the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, it’s time to reassert that everyone should have equal access to food -
Eliane Glaser: The National Literacy Trust’s headline-grabbing claim is little more than highly coordinated lobbying based on flimsy evidence
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Sigmund Freud’s daughter studied emotional difficulties in children after family fled to London before second world war
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Public interest of releasing children commission’s report outweighed by stronger public interest of protecting the integrity of its processes, Ian Gray decides
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Royal commission told how children were sent on patrols at Mangrove Mountain ashram to find people having sex
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Since the 1960s, UK births have increasingly taken place in the stressful environment of hospitals, but as this week’s guidelines highlight, there was never any proof that this was the safer option
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Gaming and children’s entertainment are both big on YouTube, so new channel aims to combine the two
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Open thread: Nativity plays have been changing with the times. Tell us if they should include aliens and lobsters or stick with tradition
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June Eric-Udorie: As long as we have a culture where people walk past incidents, no amount of child protection or police procedure will prevent this exploitation
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Good placement decisions transform children’s lives, so it’s vital that they have a choice, and meet their carers before moving in, writes Andy Elvin
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After the Bristol case, a local head explains how widespread the issue is and how few resources there are to help affected pupils
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Digital sales intended to enhance, not replace, the paper spreadsheets used to generate an estimated $800m in cookie sales a year
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Alison McGovern: The ex-prime minister has always been concerned for people’s welfare – as I found out while having a baby – and he will carry on campaigning for every child’s right to an education
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Site is aimed at 7-14 year-old digital makers: ‘The only requirements are access to the web, a willingness to experiment and an idea’
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David Boyle: Buses are good for the soul, offering up life and conversations you might otherwise not encounter. Children should hop aboard
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73-year-old to serve at least 11 years for offences against 18 boys and one girl at his care homes between 1968 and 1991
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BabyCentre website says there has been a surge in Arabic names including Omar and Ali for boys and Maryam and Nur for girls
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Shadow health minister also says party would look at making referrals for physical activity available through GPs
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Culturally we’ve relaxed our attitude to ‘bad’ language. The average child even hears six different swear words a week. Is it time to appreciate the expressiveness of swearing? By Lauren Laverne
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A 24-year-old man, badly abused in childhood, feels desperately helpless. Mariella Frostrup says his letter shows his determination and advises professional help
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Overweight mothers can affect child’s weight and health from very early age, warns new report
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Prison reform groups express opposition as government prepares to reject amendments to criminal justice and courts bill
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Legal aid cuts now mean it can be incredibly difficult for victims of domestic violence to get help and protection when threatened by an abusive partner – and lives are being lost as a result
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Children of Birmingham woman, who said she was off to Asda and put 14-year-old son in charge, are living with grandparents
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Court hears Cambridge paedophile Myles Bradbury escaped detection for four years because parents trusted him
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Story of victims – some in care – can be told after final group of seven men is convicted of systematic abuse of teenagers
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Noelia López-Cheda: After joining a WhatsApp group for mothers, I found myself managing every aspect of my daughter’s school work. But this is no way to equip someone for the future
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Larissa Waters' gendered toys stance made her daughter fair game? No – that's just scorn and ridicule