the children's commissioner for england and longfield says she is uris are concerned about a rise innd secure training centres. a report from the commissioner, seen by bbc news, shows that children are also being held in isolation for longer periods — with some kept separate for three months. our home affairs correspondent danny shaw reports. what happens when young people in custody are a danger to others or themselves? increasingly they are held in rooms or cells in isolation for hours, days, orweeks. the report of segregation found it had been used in young offender institutions 73 times per month. that is up from 51 times in 2014. the average length of segregation doubled to 16 days with a total of 709 children kept in isolation in youth custody in the first six months of the year. children's commissioner and longfield who wrote the report says there is a growing consensus that this is unsuitable. she says there is evidence that it can cause long—term harm to mental health and development. campaigners are also concerned. the psychological experience of being kept from other human

the children's commissioner for england, anne longfield, says she's seriously concerned about a rise young offender institutions and secure training centres. a report from the commissioner, seen by bbc news, shows that children in england and wales are also being held in isolation for longer periods, with some being separated from other inmates for three months. our home affairs correspondent danny shaw explains. what happens when young people in custody are a danger to others or themselves? increasingly, they're held in rooms or cells in isolation for hours, days, or even weeks. a report on segregation found it had been used in young offender institutions 73 times per month. that's up from 51 times in 2014. the average length of segregation doubled to 16 days, with a total of 709 children kept in isolation in the youth custody estate in the first six months of the year. children's commissioner anne longfield, who wrote the report, says there's a growing consensus segregation is inherently unsuitable. she says there is evidence that it can cause long—term harm to mental health and de

the children's commissioner for england, anne longfield, is calling on the government to inject more a risk that, with decreasing budgets for local councils, and most of the money now going on children with acute needs, when crisis happens, that the money that's left for early intervention at the earliest possible time to prevent problems isn't available. president trump says accusations saudi arabia murdered the journalist jamal khashoggi represent another case of guilty until proven innocent. he added that he had spoken to the saudi crown prince, mohammed bin salman, and he had totally denied any knowledge of what had happened. turkey has claimed the journalist was murdered in the saudi consulate two weeks ago. i stressed the importance of them conducting a complete investigation into the disappearance ofjamal khashoggi, and they made a commitment, they said they would do that. they said it would be a thorough, complete and transparent investigation. we'll all see the results of that. they made a commitment that they would show the entire world the results of their investigation. t

police moved to longfield road, searching areas by the train line. the hunt continues.ind any clues, but more importantly, this is a community left in shock, looking for answers. james niche, bbc south east today, new ash green. the duke and duchess of sussex have been welcomed to new zealand with a traditional maori greeting on the last stop on their 16—day tour. they performed a "hongi", where they touched noses and foreheads with maori elders. 0ur royal correspondent jonny dymond sent this report. it seems like a pretty odd kind of greeting. but it was a maori welcome to new zealand for harry and meghan. harry braced for the challenge. he maintained eye contact all the way. he passed the test, and the welcome was complete. a moment of solemnity at new zealand's memorial to the fallen. a reminder ofjoint sacrifice and shared history. and then time to meet the well—wishers gathered all around. thousands of people have waited on this chilly sunday afternoon to catch a glimpse of or, if they're lucky, have a chat with the royal couple. a more intimate chat for meghan in

the children's commissioner for england, anne longfield, says she's "seriously concerned" about a risee affairs correspondent, danny shaw explains. what happens when young people in custody are a danger to others or themselves? increasingly, they're held in rooms or cells in isolation for hours, days, or even weeks. a report on segregation found it had been used in young offender institutions 73 times per month. that's up from 51 times in 201a. the average length of segregation doubled to 16 days, with a total of 709 children kept in isolation in the youth custody estate in the first six months of the year. children's commissioner anne longfield, who wrote the report, says there's a growing consensus segregation is inherently unsuitable. she says there is evidence that it increases the risk of long—term harm to mental health and development. campaigners are also concerned. the psychological experience of being kept from other human beings in such a way, on, what, maybe children as young as 15, is very damning and serious, and potentially very damaging. the ministry ofjustice says there

ann longfield is calling on the government to inject more cash into local authorities and social services abuse of young children. lauren moss reports. entirely dependent on adult care, babies are the most vulnerable in society. but there is a warning thousands are living in homes exposed to abuse or neglect. it is feared council services are creaking under financial pressure and will reach a tipping point if more funding isn't found — and fast. there is a risk that, with decreasing budgets for local councils, and most of the money now going on children with acute needs, when crisis happens, that the money that's left for early intervention at the earliest possible time to prevent problems isn't available. so my worry is that children aren't being offered the support they need, that families aren't being offered their help, and that literally we are having to cross our fingers that those children don't suffer severe harm. according to the report, more than 19,000 babies under the age of one are in need, where they depend on support from social services. almost 16,000 of those are deemed t

the children's commissioner for england, anne longfield, says she's "seriously concerned" about a risef segregation in young offender institutions and secure training centres. a report from the commissioner — seen by bbc news — shows that children in england and wales are also being held in isolation for longer periods, with some being separated from other inmates for three months. the ministry ofjustice says there are strict safeguards on segregation and that it is used only as a "last resort". theresa may will face mps in the commons later, for the first time since the eu rejected her brexit plan. the prime minister's facing mounting pressure from some conservative mps to abandon her chequers strategy. the former brexit secretary, david davis, has warned of "dire" electoral consequences for the party if she persists with her model for trade with the eu. but, mrs may insists it's the only alternative to leaving without a deal. a vodafone advert where it appears as if martin freeman is breaking up with his girlfriend, but he's actually getting out of his phone contract, has been banned