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July sees highest number of child casualties in over four years in Ukraine
July saw the highest number of child casualties in Ukraine in more than four years with the number of children killed or injured totalling 183, Save the Children said.
26 million children exposed to abnormal levels of wildfire emissions across North America, Europe and UK – Save the Children
About 26 million children in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Europe Union lived in areas that experienced unusually high carbon emissions over the past month.
Colombia Earthquake: Thousands need emergency aid as Save the Children responds
Thousands of families in earthquake-devastated Colombia have had their homes damaged or destroyed, with children and families urgently in need of drinking water, food, and emergency shelter, said Save the Children.
No Summer Break from Poverty: One in three Scottish parents expect to go without to afford their children's return to school
Nearly one in three parents in Scotland (32%) say they expect to go without things for themselves to manage the cost of their children returning to school, as pupils across Scotland head back to the classroom this week and families continue to face financial and emotional pressures long after the summer holidays have ended.
Odyssey star Himesh Patel narrates Save the Children animation on school holiday poverty
Actor Himesh Patel narrates Save the Children's new animation Elephant In The Room to shine a light on summer holiday poverty.
Save the Children UK and Peeple mark successful handover of Families Connect
Save the Children UK and Peeple are pleased to announce the successful completion of the handover of Families Connect, ensuring the continued growth and delivery of a programme that has supported thousands of families across the UK over the past decade.
84% OF WELSH CHILDREN EXPOSED TO EXTREME HEATWAVES IN FIRST HALF OF 2026
Data published this week shows that following early summer heatwaves, 84% of children in Wales experienced extreme heatwaves in the first half of 2026. The total was over 10 million children in the UK.