Cuts to legal aid shut dozens of centres helping kids keep in touch with their separated parents, a new report revealled yesterday.

Over 40 closures have affected hundreds of children across England and Wales, who are now unable to easily keep in contact with their mothers or fathers.

According to the National Association for Child Contact Centres (NACCC), cuts to the legal aid budget have meant half the number of parents have been able to apply for contact because they can’t afford a solicitor.