When childbirth goes wrong or a baby is left with lifelong injuries, the families deserve answers and, where negligence has occurred, they deserve compensation. No one could argue otherwise.

As Freshers’ Week kicks off, hundreds of thousands of students across the UK are moving out and many will be taking charge of their day-to-day finances for the very first time. Credit reference agency Equifax UK has five top tips to help undergrads navigate the fresh challenge of independent money management.

As autumn closes in, three Yorkshire families discover that one of Scarborough’s best days out lies beneath the waves — with a seal rescue story at its heart. With six adults, six children and ages ranging from eight to 13, finding a day out that appeals to everyone is never guaranteed.

Parents are increasingly discussing problems paying fees with independent schools as they look for ways to keep children in private education, research from School Fee Plan, a leading provider of finance for school fees, shows.

For those wanting to start a family, a positive pregnancy test is welcome news and brings with it the hope of an exciting and rewarding journey into parenthood. Starting a new chapter in life inevitably brings uncertainties but for today’s mothers-to-be the numerous controversies that surround pregnancy, childbirth and motherhood can cause confusion, apprehension, anxiety and unease.

With a new school term about to commence after the summer break, mental health expert Noel McDermott looks at how to handle transition issues and offers ways to help prepare your child in advance.

With the summer holidays underway, many parents might find themselves juggling work, childcare commitments and will be trying to find ways to keep their children entertained. With this in mind, young people might be spending more time on gaming devices, tablets and phones.

Niche family law firm, Jones Myers, has been at the forefront of ongoing campaigns to overhaul outdated cohabitation laws which currently do not give couples living together legal protection or rights if they split up.

A brave five-year-old diagnosed with a rare, life-threatening blood condition has seen a lifelong dream come true in Blackpool. Ruby Marshall, who was diagnosed with Pearson's syndrome at just 11 months old, met her hero Mouse, from the much-loved children's book The Gruffalo, in a world-first appearance at The Gruffalo & Friends Clubhouse.

Martin House Children’s Hospice is bringing healthcare professionals together from across the country for its first dedicated conference on children’s palliative care. The Martin House Children’s Hospice Conference 2026: Inspiring Excellence will take place at the charity’s newly redeveloped hospice in Boston Spa on Tuesday 15 September, from 10am to 4pm.