Child protection3 days agoSnapchat and Instagram grooming becoming 'easier'Online grooming is rising, with children as young as five targeted, prompting calls for reform.3 days ago6 Oct 2026Rise in babies in care proceedings raises fears of unnecessary adoptions, experts tell BBCWith better support, many babies may not have needed to go into care, File on 4 Investigates is told. 6 Oct 20265 Oct 2026Our love is taken for granted, kinship carers sayThe Reverend Paul Kerry says many are left without financial help and practical support.5 Oct 20268 Sept 2026Meta continues to run ads promoting child sexual abuse material in India - reportThe report follows a BBC Eye investigation that found Instagram running paid ads promoting such material in India.8 Sept 202616 Mar 2026Teens sue Musk's xAI over Grok's pornographic images of themMusk's AI chatbot has created millions of fake sexualised images, experts say.16 Mar 20268 Mar 2026Future of social services 'at risk' due to £69m council overspendThe Welsh Local Government Association warns that without long-term investment, essential social care would become harder to sustain.8 Mar 202627 Feb 2026'I was on Instagram all day' - woman tells landmark trialThe young woman, who accuses Meta and Google of making addictive social media platforms, has been speaking in court.27 Feb 202624 Feb 2026Baby P council given first 'outstanding' rating The council faced criticism after high-profile failings including the deaths of two children.24 Feb 20263 Dec 2025Missing boy's case 'could not have been anticipated'Kyran Durnin was reported missing from his home in Drogheda, County Louth, in August 2024.3 Dec 2025...
