The government was warned that more children would die from suicide than from COVID-19 before closing schools, according to a report. A parents group has collated key moments where the government reportedly missed to avert damage caused by school closures during COVID lockdowns. In England, during the 2020–2021 academic year, schools were open to all…

PayPal has closed the account of UsForThem, a British organisation that advocated for children to be prioritised during the COVID-19 pandemic. The online payment system closed UsForThem’s account “due to the nature of their activities,” with co-founder Molly Kingsley saying they have been unable to access thousands of pounds in donations. Set up in May…