Children
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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
By The Week Staff Published
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Five big problems with the UK’s childcare system
In the Spotlight Childcare costs under the spotlight in parliament today as parents forced to choose ‘between child and career’
By The Week Staff Published
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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
By The Week Staff Last updated
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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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The statistics behind the UK children lost to coronavirus
In Depth Largest study of its kind details risk to children just days before schools reopen
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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Reaction: councils and unions to defy government over school reopenings
In Depth Up to 1,500 primary schools set to remain closed on 1 June in coronavirus rebellion
By The Week Staff 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
By Gabriel Power, The Week UK Last updated
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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
By The Week Staff Last updated
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Should the age of criminal responsibility be raised?
In Depth Children as young as ten can currently be prosecuted
By James Ashford Last updated
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The councils using shipping containers to house homeless children
In Depth Families are being forced to live in unsafe, disruptive and overcrowded conditions
By James Ashford Published
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Ministers may raise National Lottery age limit to 18 years
Speed Read Culture minister announces consultation into law change
By The Week Staff Last updated
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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
By The Week Staff Last updated
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