tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications 2026-05-22T00:01:00+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/age-checks-to-stop-children-using-sunbeds-under-new-laws 2026-05-22T00:01:00+01:00 Age checks to stop children using sunbeds under new laws Government to introduce age verifications for sunbeds to protect young people from harm. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-sets-out-next-steps-for-childrens-social-care-reforms 2026-05-21T14:18:44+01:00 Government sets out next steps for children’s social care reforms New Implementation Plan sets out major reforms to child protection and social care, following ambitious Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-to-transform-mental-health-care-with-new-strategy 2026-05-15T09:40:00+01:00 Government to transform mental health care with new strategy New mental health strategy will transform care in England and drive shift from crisis intervention to preventative care. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/families-to-save-up-to-1000-as-childrens-reforms-become-law 2026-04-30T11:03:34+01:00 Families to save up to £1,000 as children’s reforms become law Cost-of-living measures become law, including free breakfast clubs, expanded free school meals and limits of branded uniforms tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/key-target-hit-with-8500-extra-mental-health-workers-in-the-nhs 2026-04-30T10:14:00+01:00 Key target hit with 8,500 extra mental health workers in the NHS Thousands more therapists, psychiatrists and mental health nurses are working in the health service. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/tobacco-and-vapes-bill-becomes-law 2026-04-29T14:05:00+01:00 Tobacco and Vapes Bill becomes law The next generation will be smoke-free as Tobacco and Vapes Bill is granted Royal Assent. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-visits-to-report-on-the-local-offer-for-young-people-with-special-educational-needs-andor-disabilities-send 2026-04-02T11:59:13+01:00 New visits to report on the ‘local offer’ for young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) have today published guidance for the next series of area SEND thematic visits. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-screen-time-guidance-for-parents-of-under-5s 2026-03-26T22:30:00+00:00 New screen time guidance for parents of under-5s Government answers parents’ calls for support on screen time with new evidence-backed guidance. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-consultation-to-help-children-to-enjoy-healthier-diets 2026-03-25T15:58:00+00:00 New consultation to help children to enjoy healthier diets The government has opened a public consultation on applying the new nutrient profiling model to advertising and promotions restrictions. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-tool-for-families-and-schools-to-cut-stigma-of-child-poverty 2026-03-13T00:01:00+00:00 New tool for families and schools to cut stigma of child poverty Support for parents and teachers to help with important conversations about poverty in schools and at home. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/crackdown-on-illegal-underage-sunbeds-use-to-cut-teen-cancer-risk 2026-03-06T11:56:24+00:00 Crackdown on illegal underage sunbed use to cut teen cancer risk The government plans to crack down on illegal underage sunbed use to cut cancer risks to teenagers. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/more-children-to-be-protected-from-deadly-viruses 2026-02-22T10:00:00+00:00 More children to be protected from deadly viruses New changes to the GP contract will help protect thousands more children across the country from deadly and highly infectious diseases. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/pathways-clinical-trial-paused-following-new-mhra-advice 2026-02-20T19:56:00+00:00 PATHWAYS clinical trial paused following new MHRA advice MHRA has raised new concerns around the PATHWAYS trial looking into the prescription of puberty blockers among young people with gender incongruence. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/parents-urged-to-protect-children-through-vaccination-campaign 2026-02-16T10:54:00+00:00 Parents urged to protect children through vaccination campaign New vaccination campaign launched to boost uptake of childhood immunisations. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/funding-boost-for-young-peoples-mental-health-services 2026-02-13T14:07:00+00:00 Funding boost for young people’s mental health services Early support hubs across England to receive a £7 million funding boost to bolster services for young people. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/children-to-be-better-protected-from-second-hand-smoking-vaping 2026-02-13T10:27:00+00:00 Children to be better protected from second-hand smoking and vaping The government is launching a consultation on extending smoke-free places and introducing vape-free and heated tobacco-free spaces. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-unveils-expanded-support-for-adopted-children 2026-02-10T10:57:50+00:00 Government unveils expanded support for adopted children Consultation launched on providing better, earlier, and more targeted help to adopted children and funding increased for adoption support fund tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-to-cover-travel-costs-of-children-with-cancer 2026-02-03T09:32:00+00:00 Government to cover travel costs of children with cancer £10 million financial support package for families of children and young people with cancer to cover travel costs to and from appointments. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/landmark-junk-food-ad-ban-to-protect-kids-health 2026-01-05T00:00:00+00:00 Landmark junk food ad ban to protect kids' health Children will be protected from exposure to junk food ads under new regulations, in a bid to tackle childhood obesity. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-extends-free-nhs-services-for-care-leavers 2025-12-23T00:00:00+00:00 Government extends free NHS services for care leavers Major boost for children leaving care with free prescriptions, dental and eyecare services.