Former Health Secretary Alan Milburn launches a major review into rising inactivity among Britain's young people, promising 'uncomfortable truths' and 'radical change' to tackle the issue. Read the full story.
Experts warn over-reliance on AI for youth mental health could spark a public health crisis. Urgent government action is needed to expand the human workforce.
A West Australian coroner has delivered 15 adverse findings over the death of Indigenous teenager Cleveland Dodd in Unit 18, calling for its closure and a system-wide inquiry. Read the full report.
Nearly a million young people on Universal Credit must engage with new intensive support or face sanctions. The £820m plan aims to tackle rising NEET figures. Read the full details.
The UK government is offering 350,000 training and job opportunities to young people on Universal Credit, with potential benefit sanctions for non-engagement. This aims to tackle the near-million youth 'Neet' crisis.
Young people on Universal Credit will be offered jobs in construction and hospitality. Those who refuse could lose benefits. The £820m scheme starts Spring 2026.
UK ministers are negotiating a time-limited youth mobility scheme with the EU, aiming for a deal by 2026. The plan would allow tens of thousands of young Britons and Europeans to live and work abroad.
Spanish police investigate two minors after a horrific video shows them setting a homeless man's hair on fire in Seville. The incident has sparked national outrage and a potential hate crime probe.
Sport England's survey reveals a record 3.6 million children are active for 60+ minutes daily, yet inequalities persist. Discover the data and the government's new £400m plan.
UK unemployment has climbed to 5%, rising monthly since Labour took power. Youth and retail sectors are hardest hit. Read our analysis of the policy impact.
A decade after 'county lines' drug dealing was identified, a new Sky News podcast reveals the devastating impact on exploited children like Lucy, who was stabbed at 13. Listen now.
A new report reveals the devastating impact of imprisoning vulnerable women in the UK. It's a feminist issue that demands urgent justice reform. Read the full findings.
A new survey of 11,000 teenagers in England and Wales exposes widespread emotional and physical abuse in young relationships, affecting mental health and school attendance. Urgent calls for better education.
The Labour government plans to abolish jury trials for some serious offences, sparking a major debate on justice reform and civil liberties in the UK. Read the full analysis.
Legendary London bakery Dusty Knuckle is transforming young lives in Haringey through a pizza-making course. Discover how 11 teens gained skills and confidence for future careers.
Arsenal have agreed a deal in principle to sign 16-year-old Ecuadorian twins Edwin and Holger Quintero from Independiente Del Valle, the club that produced Piero Hincapie and Moises Caicedo.
Victoria Police have been granted controversial new powers to search children as young as 14 without a warrant. Critics warn it risks criminalising vulnerable youth.
Justice Secretary David Lammy announces a £550m package to tackle Crown Court backlogs and support victims. Will controversial jury trial reforms follow? Read the full details.
Morgan Geyser, who stabbed a classmate at 12, fled a care home a decade later. Her case raises urgent questions about trying children as adults and mental health rehabilitation in the UK and beyond.
More than 100 barristers warn government plans to restrict jury trials are an 'irremediable error' that could increase miscarriages of justice and undermine public trust.
Landmark research reveals Australian youth are experiencing suicidal thoughts and self-harm at younger ages than previous generations. Learn about the critical risk factors and urgent call for intervention.
Exclusive investigation reveals Manchester United's famed academy in turmoil with mass staff departures, infrastructure concerns, and Sir Jim Ratcliffe's criticism of slipping standards.
Human rights lawyer Julian Aguon secures landmark ICJ ruling on climate obligations after Pacific campaign. Discover how Indigenous rights are shaping global climate accountability.
Explore the world of free jazz with Thurston Moore's new guidebook. Discover essential albums and why this maligned genre is experiencing a modern renaissance.
New South Wales reforms doli incapax, removing court requirements to consider a child's moral capacity. Critics warn this risks incarcerating more vulnerable children. Explore the implications.
A youth football coach in Belfast has been permanently removed after posting an apparent cocaine price list on a league WhatsApp group. The incident has triggered safeguarding protocols.
Two 15-year-olds are seeking an urgent injunction against Australia's under-16s social media ban, arguing it violates constitutional rights to political communication.
Arsenal wonderkid Luis Munoz, aged 13, becomes the youngest player in UEFA Youth League history during 4-2 win over Bayern Munich. Discover his incredible journey.
Croydon Community Action Guardians use local knowledge and conflict resolution training to safeguard young people. Discover how this community-led initiative is making streets safer.
Two 15-year-olds launch a High Court challenge against Australia's pioneering social media ban for under-16s, set to begin on 10 December. Read the latest.