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Health visitors have been left without gloves and hand sanitiser, Unite the Union says. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 10 April 2020

Coronavirus daily digest: Friday 10 April

Just 12 per cent of children are currently attending nursery. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 9 April 2020

Half of nurseries open to children of Covid-19 keyworkers, study finds

Many workers have volunteered for 72-hour shifts. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 9 April 2020

Children's home staff levels at 95 per cent despite Covid-19 outbreak

Charities have called on Chancellor Rishi Sunak to increase child benefits. Picture: Parliament UK

News 8 April 2020

Coronavirus: Sunak urged to increase child benefit rate

Critics have reiterated calls for unregulated provision to be banned for all children. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

News 8 April 2020

Consultation on unregulated accommodation extended

Around 800 children are in custody in the UK. Picture: Becky Nixon

News 8 April 2020

Young offenders eligible for temporary release to ease spread of Covid-19

NCS Trust chief executive Mark Gifford has apologised over the cancellation. Picture: NCS Trust

News 8 April 2020

NCS cancels summer programme amid pandemic

Norman Lamb was previously shadow health secretary. Picture: Children and Young People’s Mental Health Coalition

News 8 April 2020

Norman Lamb to chair Children and Young People’s Mental Health Coalition

Schools have been closed in the UK for more than two weeks. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 7 April 2020

School closures 'have limited impact' on slowing spread of Covid-19

The project teaches children to spot the signs of grooming. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 7 April 2020

YMCA project for CSE victims awarded £80,000

Care leavers share their experiences on video. Picture: Leicestershire Cares

News 6 April 2020

Care leavers share experiences of isolation

Families will receive vouchers over the two-week break. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 6 April 2020

Free school meals scheme to cover Easter holiday

Experts warn that criminals may target children isolated due to coronavirus. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 6 April 2020

Surge in child exploitation cases

Rebecca Long-Bailey replaces Angela Rayner as shadow education secretary. Picture: Parliament UK

News 6 April 2020

Labour reshuffle: Rebecca Long-Bailey appointed as shadow education secretary

Tulip Siddiq has called for more support for nurseries. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 6 April 2020

Coronavirus daily digest: Morning update