Person: Peter Wanless

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Charity blames social media for rise in children self-harming

Social media is helping fuel a nation of "deeply unhappy" children, a British charity has warned, as it published new figures showing a rise in self-harm.

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UK football abuse hotline gets 'staggering surge' in calls, says NSPCC

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NSPCC: ‘Toddlers targeted by paedophiles online’

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David Cameron warns children's services risking lives of young will be taken over

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NSPCC’s ChildLine sees spike in calls from UK children fearful of terrorist attacks

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Facebook under fire for baby dunking video

Abuse report 'condemns British Home Office'

The British Home Office is expected to come under fire today when a key report into its handling of child sex abuse allegations is published.

Tue, 11 Nov, 2014

Probe into handling of child abuse claims

The British government vowed to discover whether public institutions have exposed vulnerable children to sexual abuse — and whether authorities suppressed abuse allegations to protect politicians and other powerful people.

Tue, 08 Jul, 2014

Britain to stage two inquiries into handling of child sex abuse

Britain is to hold an independent inquiry is to investigate the handling by public bodies of allegations of child sex abuse, Home Secretary Theresa May announced.

Mon, 07 Jul, 2014

Calls for Harris to be stripped of honours

Rolf Harris’s reputation was left in tatters as police considered fresh allegations against him amid calls for tributes and honours to the disgraced entertainer to be removed.

Wed, 02 Jul, 2014

Childline to visit every school in UK over abuse

ChildLine has announced plans to visit every primary school across the UK once every two years to talk to children about abuse.

Mon, 16 Sep, 2013