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Grooming cases soar to record high as charity urges tech giants to take responsibility for safety

Campaigners call for implementationmore robust Online Safety Bill

The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2023

Police Scotland record more than 3500 online grooming crimes, new figures show

POLICE Scotland have recorded more than 3500 online grooming crimes, according to new figures published by the NSPCC.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 15, 2023

34,000 online grooming crimes recorded during wait for safety law update – NSPCC

The Online Safety Bill has faced a lengthy route to the statute book, with repeated changes and delays to the proposed legislation.

The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2023

Engineers and gas employees to be trained to recognise signs of abuse and neglect during home visits

Workers who make callouts have a unique chance to make a difference, NSPCC says

The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2023

Engineers and gas employees trained to spot signs of abuse on home visits

Workers who make callouts have a unique chance to make a difference, the NSPCC said.

The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2023

Ruling over child asylum seekers in hotels ‘landmark day for children’s rights’

Several charities welcomed the High Court’s ruling on Thursday.

The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2023

Dele Alli praised as ‘brave and inspirational’ as tributes pour in for emotional interview

The Prince of Wales has praised the “brave and inspirational” Dele Alli for speaking out about his mental health struggles after he revealed he was sexually abused as a child.

Evening Standard · Jul 13, 2023

Prince William praises footballer Dele Alli for opening up about mental health: ‘It’s not a sign of weakness’

The Prince of Wales called the Everton midfielder ‘inspirational’ for discussing his experiences of abuse as a child

The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2023

New online reform regulatory system could cost nearly £170m, Ofcom estimates

A new report by public spending watchdog the National Audit Office praised the progress Ofcom has made in preparing for the new regulatory role.

The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2023

What age can a child be left alone? - six key questions to ask

With long summer holidays ahead it is a tough decision many families have to make

Nottingham Post · Jul 7, 2023