The cabinet has been discussing ways of lessening the burden on families and individuals struggling amid the cost of living crisis, in particular by coming…
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Scientists call for immediate rollout of Covid jab for UK primary school children
Scientists are calling for the immediate rollout of Covid vaccines to primary-aged children, as new data suggests that even a single dose of the Pfizer…
View More Scientists call for immediate rollout of Covid jab for UK primary school childrenLabour demands stricter air pollution limits after child poverty link revealed
The Labour party has demanded stricter limits on air pollution after analysis showed the close correlation between children living in poverty and dirty air in…
View More Labour demands stricter air pollution limits after child poverty link revealedHow to teach children the real value of money
Start young The early experiences children have with money can shape their financial behaviour as adults, according to a study published by the UK government’s…
View More How to teach children the real value of moneyReuse? Compost? Dump? Solving the eco-conundrum of nappies
In July 2017, Prigi Arisandi stood in the Surabaya River in East Java, Indonesia, and counted nappies. In one hour, “176 diapers floated in front…
View More Reuse? Compost? Dump? Solving the eco-conundrum of nappies‘Eco-anxiety’: fear of environmental doom weighs on young people
The climate crisis is taking a growing toll on the mental health of children and young people, experts have warned. Increasing levels of “eco-anxiety” –…
View More ‘Eco-anxiety’: fear of environmental doom weighs on young peopleFrom mentos in a bottle to playing with rainbows: science experiments children can do at home
Children and adults alike may be stuck at home during Science Week this year, but that doesn’t mean the pursuit of knowledge has to be…
View More From mentos in a bottle to playing with rainbows: science experiments children can do at homeA billion children at ‘extreme risk’ from climate impacts – Unicef
Almost half the world’s 2.2 billion children are already at “extremely high risk” from the impacts of the climate crisis and pollution, according to a…
View More A billion children at ‘extreme risk’ from climate impacts – UnicefChildren born during pandemic have lower IQs, US study finds
Children born during the coronavirus pandemic have significantly reduced verbal, motor and overall cognitive performance compared with children born before, a US study suggests. The…
View More Children born during pandemic have lower IQs, US study findsWhat are the best debit cards for your kids to spend safely?
The various lockdowns have meant many youngsters have had less opportunity to go out and spend their pocket money. This week it was claimed that…
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