Ex-police officer handed 37th life sentence
Former Met Police officer David Carrick receives his 37th life sentence for historic sex offences, including rapes and child abuse spanning over 30 years. Victims show courage.
Former Met Police officer David Carrick receives his 37th life sentence for historic sex offences, including rapes and child abuse spanning over 30 years. Victims show courage.
HMRC urges UK households to call between 8am and 9am for quicker help with the High Income Child Benefit Charge. Learn about the income thresholds and repayment rules.
An 11-year-old girl from Helensburgh has died in a suspected drug-related incident. Police Scotland has launched an investigation into the tragic death.
Former vet Jon Ruben, 76, laced sweets with sedatives and sexually assaulted children at his Midlands summer camp. Eight victims hospitalised in horrific case.
Thousands of UK parents had child benefit payments wrongly stopped after HMRC used faulty Home Office travel data. Read the full story on the costly error and its impact.
PM Keir Starmer makes personal pledge to tackle Birmingham's child poverty emergency but faces mounting pressure to scrap controversial two-child benefit cap ahead of Budget.
Niall Griffiths, a registered sex offender, admitted failing to notify police of his 'Horny Master' online alias. Discover the details of his breach and sentencing.
MP demands immediate government action as 23,500 families wrongly lose Child Benefit due to flawed travel data. Read the full investigation into this benefits system failure.
Colin Harding, 74, died at HMP Stafford from natural causes. He had served under two years of a 21-year sentence for sexual offences. Read the full investigation details.
A system designed to combat fraud has mistakenly stopped Child Benefit for hundreds of families in Northern Ireland who travelled via Dublin Airport. HMRC apologises and is working to reinstate claims.
Grandparents who provided childcare during the October half-term could be eligible for five key payments worth up to £19,151. Discover how to boost your finances.
UK families to see a rise in Child Benefit payments from April 2025. Find out the new weekly rates and how to protect your State Pension eligibility.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to scrap the controversial two-child Universal Credit limit, giving millions of families extra financial support. Discover how this change could affect you.
HMRC urges 758,000 young adults to claim forgotten Child Trust Funds averaging £2,242. Search 'find my Child Trust Fund' on GOV.UK to access your money now.
HMRC urges 3.5 million taxpayers to complete Self Assessment returns now to avoid £100 penalties. Know your tax bill before the 31 January 2026 deadline.
Louise Greaves, 43, is indefinitely banned from teaching after pleading guilty to sexual communication with a male pupil. Discover the full details of the case and the panel's ruling.
Registered sex offender Daljinder Singh from Wolverhampton remains at large after three years. Police warn public not to approach and to call 999 immediately if seen.
Andrew Barraclough, 61, died from a lung tumour while serving a 16-year sentence for sexual offences. An investigation praised the 'excellent' care he received. Read the full report.
Shocking crime figures reveal a sex offence is reported every day in Birmingham city centre, the West Midlands' worst location for such crimes. Discover the full list of hotspots.
Thomas Waller, 18, has been detained for ten years after sexually abusing children at a Surrey nursery. Read the full story and the impact on the victims' families.
Patriotic Millionaires campaign urges Chancellor Rachel Reeves to tax super-rich in Autumn Budget, claiming reforms could raise £36bn annually to restore public services.
A nine-year-old boy suffered facial injuries after being bitten by a black and white Border Collie at a Costa Coffee in Kidderminster. Police are urging witnesses to come forward.
Warwickshire residents and businesses are invited to donate new, unwrapped gifts for children and young people in need this Christmas. Drop-off points are in Warwick, Nuneaton, and Kenilworth. Help create a magical Christmas for local families.
A stunned Midlands parent reveals their shock after their child was groomed online, as new figures show such crimes have more than doubled across the region.
Shocking new data reveals online grooming crimes have more than doubled in the West Midlands, with children as young as four targeted. The NSPCC demands urgent action from tech giants.
Jason Lane, a dangerous paedophile from Droitwich, has been sentenced to 21 years in prison for 16 sexual offences against a boy. Police commend the victim's bravery.
A terrifying ordeal in Walsall as a car with a child in the backseat is stolen. The vehicle was found abandoned, and the girl was unharmed. Police are appealing for information.
A TikTok creator is challenging motorists misusing parent-child bays at UK supermarkets. Discover the etiquette, potential fines, and why these spaces matter for families.
Robert Gates, 70, from Ludlow, is behind bars after sharing indecent images of children for a second time. Police brand him a 'deeply disturbing individual'.
A new report reveals staffing crises and poor collaboration are hampering child protection in Dudley. Council committee demands urgent improvements.