Sue Robb of 4Children talks to Julie Laughton and Alison Britton from the Department for Education about the role of childminders in delivering the 30 hours free entitlement.
18/05/2017 - 09:57
Age UK has called on political parties to put social care at the heart of their election manifestos as research has revealed that a third of over 80s are receiving inadequate care and support.
18/05/2017 - 09:35
A survey of UK recycling industry experts conducted by the Recycling Association (RA) at the Quality First Recycling Conference has revealed that 59 per cent of respondents considered poor material quality to represent the biggest threat to the sector.
17/05/2017 - 09:44
Dong Energy’s wind turbines have begun generating electricity off the Liverpool coast.
16/05/2017 - 13:23
Over half of all UK adults would be happy to tolerate only public transport being allowed in their nearest city if it meant air quality could be improved, a survey conducted by Volvo Buses has indicated.
16/05/2017 - 12:36
The National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA) has called on all political parties to invest in childcare and simplify early years funding with a radical Childcare Passport proposal.
16/05/2017 - 11:02
The RAC has warned it attended over 6,500 breakdowns caused as a result of potholes in the first quarter of 2017 – a 63 per cent year-on-year rise despite decent weather conditions.
12/05/2017 - 09:50
According to new figures by hoping charity Shelter, half a million low earners have had to borrow money to pay their rent during the past year.
12/05/2017 - 09:31
The Green Party has pledged new laws to protect Britain's nature, wildlife and countryside in the wake of Brexit.
09/05/2017 - 12:36
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is considering implementing a zone in the city centre which could see drivers of highly polluting vehicles charged a fee.
08/05/2017 - 12:01
Facebook has increased its campaign against fake news, by publishing adverts in the UK press, containing a list of tips to help the public decide whether a story is genuine.
05/05/2017 - 16:22
A paper allegedly leaked to civil liberties body the Open Rights Group has suggested that the government is considering the ‘live’ surveillance of British web users’ internet communications.
05/05/2017 - 14:34
The government has published its plan to improve air quality by reducing nitrogen dioxide levels in the UK, following delays and legal battles with environment groups.
05/05/2017 - 11:22
IPPR North has called on the six elected Metro Mayors and Mayor of London Sadiq Khan to unite to call for sweeping new powers over education, health and employment, with strong local checks-and-balances.
05/05/2017 - 10:09
The Local Government Association (LGA) has called on all political parties to commit to a 10-point plan to boost vital local services, build homes, create school places, close skills gaps and drive economic growth.
04/05/2017 - 10:05
Councils along the Irish border are set to meet in County Fermanagh to discuss the impact of Brexit.
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