Children who participated in riots last summer were primarily motivated by curiosity and the “thrill of the moment”, rather than far-right ideology or social media misinformation, according to the children’s commissioner for England. Deep distrust in the police, lack of opportunities, and negative interactions fueled their actions, leading to violence following the tragic murders of three children. The report highlighted the need for accountability and consequences for the children’s actions, while also addressing underlying issues of poverty, mistrust, and the need for rehabilitation in the youth justice system.
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‘Getting food parcels during the war was like birthdays and Christmas all at once’
Tim Thomas, reflecting on the 80th anniversary of VE Day, shares his childhood memory of receiving CARE packages during the poverty-stricken mid-1940s. These parcels, filled with food items like ham, tinned peaches, and chocolate, were a vital lifeline for his family, who lived on rationed meals while his father served in the Royal Air Force. The generosity of American donors through CARE, which sent 6.6 million packages to war-affected families, profoundly impacted their lives, instilling...
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