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The rising costs of raising a child are not being matched by increases in state support for families for the first time in post-war history, a study by the Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) has found.
Thousands of families, already struggling to feed and clothe their children, will be plunged into the ‘bleakest’ winter crisis, a new report by Action for Children warns.
Research interviews began last week with families taking part in one of the largest ever Government-funded studies into early years education.
Nursery owners have criticised children and families minister Robert Goodwill, claiming that comments he made to providers after a meeting in Westminster show a ‘lack of knowledge and understanding’...
WFTC is a credit for low-and middle-income families. Its elements, including Budget increases coming into effect in June, are: * A basic tax credit of 59pw (one per family) * A 30 hours credit of...
To demonstrate democracy on election day, children at Hopscotch Nursery Nizells Avenue in Hove, East Sussex cast their vote to name their new African snail.
The pre-school movement is staging a comeback with moves to empower parents and extend services. Catherine Gaunt reports on its new campaign Throughout its 40-year history, the pre-school movement has...
How are the largest nursery groups bearing up in a difficult market? Catherine Gaunt reports on the latest ups and downs in the UK and Ireland's top 20 chains Aglance at the league table for our...
Unions and charities have warned that families and low-paid public sector workers will be the hardest hit by cuts in tax credits and benefits and the rise in VAT to 20 per cent, announced by George...