‘Covid baby’ explanation starting to feel like an excuse, say some teachers, as quarter of children begin reception in nappiesSome children are starting reception school “unable to climb a staircase”,...
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Read MoreChild poverty plan must address the 70% of families with at least one parent in work, Resolution Foundation saysLabour must offer extra support to working parents, including with childcare and commuting, if it is to fulfil its...
Read MorePublic and Commercial Services union joins FDA in criticising PM for the comments in his speech on ThursdayHere is the ‘family photo’ from today’s British-Irish Council (BIC) summit in Edinburgh. The BIC was...
Read MoreHousing minister Matthew Pennycook said officials he had encountered were ‘dedicated, committed, professional’Here is the ‘family photo’ from today’s British-Irish Council (BIC) summit in Edinburgh....
Read MorePrime minister says problems in health, housing and education will take years to rebuild• UK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer has told voters not to expect rapid public service improvements as he seeks to...
Read MoreThe government claims to be fixing the economy but households may face more pressure in the months ahead Labour swept to power in the wake of a cost of living crisis that hit households hard, with the price of food and energy...
Read MoreExclusive: Government helps to broker deal involving 12 suppliers following winter fuel payment cuts Business live – latest updatesEnergy suppliers will spend £500m helping customers with their energy bills this...
Read MoreExclusive: Study finds almost quarter of UK population living in poverty, reaching the highest level this century• Poverty figures render government numbers too little and action very lateMore than one in three children and...
Read MorePM says budget just ‘first step’ after watchdog said measures would make no difference to growth over five yearsRachel Reeves is now being interview on ITV’s Good Morning Britain.She is being interviewed by Ed...
Read MoreInstitute for Fiscal Studies says budget ‘looks like the same silly games’ as seen under the ConservativesRachel Reeves is now being interview on ITV’s Good Morning Britain.She is being interviewed by Ed Balls,...
Read MoreThe chancellor is set to announce a revenue-raising budget designed to reset Britain’s public financesRachel Reeves is set to use one of the most pivotal budgets of recent times to call on businesses to pay more tax to...
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