Research by the NSPCC showed the number of offences against under-18s rose by 22% between 2015/16 and 2017/18.

Children as young as 10 'whitening' skin to avoid race-hate bullies

The Home Office scheme will be open to charities, local authorities and other organisations.

£8m fund to help children affected by domestic abuse

The NSPCC has revealed that it dealt with nearly 19,500 calls and emails from concerned adults in the last year relating to child neglect.

Every day in the UK there are 15 cases of child sexual abuse linked to the internet, a 44% rise on last year, new figures show.

According to the latest police figures, 83 potential suspects have been identified at 98 clubs.


Charity says social media is helping fuel a nation of 'deeply unhappy' children as figures show rise in number hospitalised over self-harm.

The charity found the levels of bullying ranged from abusive words on appearance, to death threats.

The number of calls about children suffering or witnessing emotional abuse or physical violence in the home has surged in recent years.

Run by the NSPCC the helpline allows employees in any sector to raise concerns anonymously.

The footballer and father-of-two said he is 'filled with pride' at being asked to take on the role. 