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Children will be protected from exposure to junk food ads under new regulations, in a bid to tackle childhood obesity.
Major boost for children leaving care with free prescriptions, dental and eyecare services.
Thousands of children living in poverty across Wales to be helped as the UK Government launches its Child Poverty Strategy.
Around 550,000 children will be lifted out of poverty by 2030 – the biggest reduction in a single parliament since records began – as the Government launches its Child Poverty Strategy today (Friday 5 December).
Government launches independent review to look at rising demand for mental health, ADHD and autism services and what is driving it.
Savings for families on baby formula as government brings in measures to help tackle child poverty.
The government has announced an extension of the Soft Drinks Industry Levy to more high-sugar drinks, including milk-based drinks.
Parents set to save up to £450 per year as free breakfast club rollout targets areas where families are struggling most with the cost of living.
The government will underline its commitment to get children heathier and more active following new figures revealing the scale of the childhood obesity problem.
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson writes to the Education Select Committee following their report on the special educational needs and disability (SEND) system.
Settlement provides £26 million annually offering crucial financial certainty for services supporting seriously ill children and families.
Government kicks off a new national campaign to help parents cut through the bombardment of sometimes unreliable advice and false expectations online.
The government has published a call for evidence to seek expert views on introducing new rules for retailers selling tobacco, vapes and nicotine products.
The Department of Health and Social Care has launched a new national vaccination campaign, 'Stay Strong. Get Vaccinated', to protect newborn babies.
Hundreds of thousands of 3 to 5-year-olds in deprived areas of England have received over 2 million toothbrushes and toothpastes in major dental health drive.
Speech delivered by Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson at an event to launch the Children's Commissioner's Children's Plan in London.
The government will consult on banning the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to under-16s due to negative impacts on children's physical and mental health.
A free chickenpox vaccination will be offered for the first time to children across England on the NHS from January.
Parents and carers across England will be able to shop for healthier food for their children with new guidelines.
Parents urged to be aware of everyday items that pose serious risks when swallowed by young children.
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