Independent Inquiry into Child Sex Abuse5 Dec 2025Priest admitted assaulting boy before being made bishop, leaked report claimsConvicted sex offender and former bishop Anthony Pierce is accused of sexually abusing another boy.5 Dec 202513 Nov 2025Met investigating 'tens of grooming gang cases'Sir Mark warned against using "grooming gangs" as a catch-all term as it covers different offences.13 Nov 20255 Nov 2025Human error may have led to grooming gang cases being dropped, says NCAOfficers say there appear to be cases where lines of inquiry were not pursued properly.5 Nov 202527 Oct 2025Mayor and Met 'deny' grooming gangs in London, Farage saysCity Hall says the mayor is working to ensure there is "justice for every victim" of child exploitation.27 Oct 202524 Oct 2025'Challenges' remain in police response to grooming gangsA watchdog's progress report finds that opportunities to protect children are still being missed.24 Oct 202523 Oct 2025PM backs minister as fifth grooming gang survivor urges her to quitSir Keir Starmer stands by safeguarding minister Jess Phillips as she faces growing calls to quit.23 Oct 202522 Oct 2025Child abuse expert pulls out of grooming inquiry over political 'point scoring'Child exploitation expert Jim Gamble pulls out, after four women quit the inquiry's panel of survivors.22 Oct 20254 Oct 2025Grooming inquiry needs region-wide focus, says PCCDeputy Mayor Alison Lowe says she wants all survivors in West Yorkshire to "have a voice". 4 Oct 202529 Aug 2025New abuse report at notorious school investigatedNine staff members at Berrow Wood have been convicted of abuse, and new allegations have been made.29 Aug 2025...