Children
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The Week Unwrapped: child soldiers, gender disparity and saving techno
podcast Why are more child soldiers being recruited? What can be done to close the gender pay gap? And would Unesco status kill the cool of Berlin’s club scene?
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Why the number of children in care in England is set to rise
feature Local authorities caught in ‘vicious cycle’ amid austerity cuts and lack of foster carers
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Beano: The Art of Breaking the Rules – a tribute to ‘colourful, universal anti-authoritarianism’
The Week Recommends This ‘ambitious’ Somerset House exhibition is a celebration of the comic’s ‘mercurial magic’
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How fluoride in water can cut tooth decay
feature Chief medical officer says proposed move could halve hospital admissions among UK children
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The moral questions behind vaccinating children against Covid-19
feature Pfizer jab has been approved for use in adolescents - but experts caution against immediate rollout
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Will children be vaccinated against Covid?
feature Return to school fuels questions about whether under-18s will get coronavirus jabs
By Joe Evans Published
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Britain home to the ‘unhappiest teenagers in Europe’ - but why?
Speed Read Charity says ‘modern life’ and ‘exam pressure’ is driving down life satisfaction
By Joe Evans Published
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Coronavirus school closures: tips to keep kids busy at home
In Depth Parents will need ways to keep their children learning, happy and healthy
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The state of British children’s health in five statistics
Speed Read New study shows UK falling behind on key indicators including infant mortality and vaccinations
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Should the age of criminal responsibility be raised?
In Depth Children as young as ten can currently be prosecuted
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Ministers may raise National Lottery age limit to 18 years
Speed Read Culture minister announces consultation into law change
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What happened to Kiano Mazzoncini?
In Depth US couple claim Kenyan authorities have kidnapped their three-year-old adopted son
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Should isolation in schools be banned?
In Depth The practice of secluding pupils has dramatically increased in recent years but has received sustained criticism
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Woman with ‘secret uterus’ has twins one month after giving birth
Speed Read Mother from rural Bangladesh had no idea she had two uteruses or that she was still pregnant
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