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Children from deprived backgrounds most at risk of drowning, worrying new data shows

The Mirror UK News · 21 August 2026 at 10:56

Children from deprived backgrounds most at risk of drowning, worrying new data shows

EXCLUSIVE: The Prime Minister has been told he must introduce a national drowning prevention strategy and appoint a dedicated Minister for Water Safety and Drowning Prevention

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Children from deprived backgrounds most at risk of drowning, worrying new data shows

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