Four guilty of raping exploited Birmingham teenager
Four men have been convicted for the horrific sexual exploitation and rape of a vulnerable 16-year-old girl from Birmingham. Read the full details of the shocking case.
Four men have been convicted for the horrific sexual exploitation and rape of a vulnerable 16-year-old girl from Birmingham. Read the full details of the shocking case.
Andrew Davies, 58, of Penkhull, is sentenced for a string of historic child sex offences. Staffordshire Police praise survivors' bravery and urge others to come forward.
Gregory Pichery, a former dance teacher, has been sentenced to four years in prison for sexually assaulting male students. The offences occurred between 2004 and 2019. Police urge other potential victims to come forward.
Kieran Hayler, ex-husband of Katie Price, has pleaded not guilty to three counts of rape and one of sexual assault. The alleged offences date back to 2016. Get the latest court updates.
Daniel Black, 37, has been sentenced to seven years for rape in Nuneaton. Warwickshire Police praised the victim's bravery. Read the full court details.
Dyfed-Powys Police arrest an 18-year-old man after a woman was allegedly raped in a nightclub toilet in Saundersfoot. Witnesses urged to come forward.
Nathaniel Spencer, 38, faces charges including assault of children under 13. The alleged offences occurred at two Midlands NHS hospitals. Read the full details.
Major welfare reform sees two-child benefit limit axed, lifting thousands of Birmingham children from poverty. Hundreds of pounds extra monthly for larger families from April.
A former Birmingham doctor faces 45 charges, including sexual assault of a child, linked to his work at two NHS hospitals. Dedicated helplines are now open for concerned patients.
Mirza Begg, 34, has been sentenced to 12 years for raping and assaulting an 18-year-old woman he met on a flatmate-finder app in Birmingham. Read the full court details.
Nathaniel Spencer, 38, faces 45 charges including sexual assault of a child under 13. The ex-doctor is accused of offences against 38 patients between 2017 and 2021.
The UK Government has launched its most significant child poverty plan in years, aiming to lift 550,000 children out of poverty by 2030. Key measures include lifting the two-child benefit cap and tackling temporary accommodation. Read the full details.
A new NSPCC poll reveals over 60% of adults fear increased child abuse risk at Christmas due to financial stress and alcohol. Learn the warning signs and how to help.
The government's landmark Child Poverty Strategy promises to lift 550,000 children out of poverty by 2030. Key measures include scrapping the two-child benefit cap and ending unlawful B&B placements.
The DWP is abolishing the two-child limit for seven benefits, yet one in five affected households will not see full relief due to the persisting benefit cap. Discover the impact.
Lee Ward, 42, has been sentenced to six and a half years for sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl in a Telford town centre car park. Police warn he is a 'danger to the public'.
William Preece has been sentenced to 17 years for raping a child he befriended online. Staffordshire Police urge survivors to come forward.
Alexandru Emilian Muresan, 32, has been sentenced to eight years for attempted rape and sexual assault in Bournemouth. The victim's bravery helped secure the conviction.
A woman raped three times by Audrius Zukauskas has spoken out. The 55-year-old was given a 12-year sentence. Read the victim's powerful statement.
Ryan Whatley claimed he saved indecent images as 'evidence' but his story was dismissed in court. He received a community order and must sign the sex offenders register. Read the full details.
West Midlands Police have arrested a man in connection with a sexual assault on a pub worker in Sheldon, Birmingham. The incident occurred in July, with CCTV helping identify the suspect.
UK parents could receive £173 or more monthly from HMRC Child Benefit. Check your eligibility for children under 16 or in approved education. Claim what you're owed today.
A mother speaks out after her daughter's manipulative abuser, Charles Benson-Clark, is jailed for 6.5 years. Read her powerful message and learn how to get support.
New UK research reveals over 50% of antidepressant users experience reduced libido. Discover the causes and expert advice on managing this common side effect.
Police are appealing for witnesses after two men were punched and kicked unconscious outside the Village Hotel in Dudley. Call 101 with information.
Rhianon Elizabeth from Leeds announces plans for third child after Labour government removes two-child benefit cap. Read about the controversial reaction and policy changes.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' decision to scrap the two-child benefit limit is defended as 'targeted and fair' by experts, with 70% of gains going to working families. Discover how this change tackles child poverty.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves abolishes the two-child benefit cap in the Autumn Budget. Find out when your Universal Credit payments will increase and by how much.
Joshua Checksfield, 23, imprisoned for 18 months after breaching Sexual Harm Prevention Order for fourth time. Police discovered hidden mobile phone during unannounced visit.
Andrew Murray, 31, sent a sexually explicit video to a 13-year-old girl after a random phone call. He was sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison. Read the full story.