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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
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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 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
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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
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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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27,000 UK children are in gangs
Speed Read New report from Children’s Commissioner says tackling child criminal exploitation should be ‘national priority’
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Chinese firms give women over 30 ‘dating leave’
Speed Read Move designed to boost country’s falling birth rate and, long-term, level the gender and demographic imbalance
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Could two-child policy save India from overpopulation?
Speed Read As activists scramble to educate the public on the need for contraception, some politicians push for a more radical solution
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China facing ‘unstoppable’ population decline
Speed Read State-sponsored think tank warns ageing society could be catastrophic for global economy
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Why are so many young people suffering from anxiety?
Speed Read Childline says number of youngsters seeking help for stress has soared
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