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Parents ‘in complete chaos’ trying to access Government’s new childcare scheme

Parents ‘in complete chaos’ trying to access Government’s new childcare scheme

Parents ‘in complete chaos’ trying to access Government’s new childcare scheme

15 January 2024

A survey of more than 6,000 parents across England has revealed several ways in which they are struggling to access the scheme, a charity said.


What the papers say – January 15

What the papers say – January 15

What the papers say – January 15

15 January 2024

A wide range of political, royal and celebrity stories occupy the front pages of Monday’s newspapers.


Trio to be sentenced for murdering teenager in 1996

Trio to be sentenced for murdering teenager in 1996

Trio to be sentenced for murdering teenager in 1996

15 January 2024

Robert O’Brien, Andrew Kelly and Donna Marie Brand killed Caroline Glachan in West Dunbartonshire on August 25 of that year.


Short-term social care funding ‘not having desired effect’, report suggests

Short-term social care funding ‘not having desired effect’, report suggests

Short-term social care funding ‘not having desired effect’, report suggests

15 January 2024

A joint survey of providers said sporadic funding rather than sustained settlement could be why benefits are not being felt on the front line.


Risk posed by terrorist before Reading attacks to face inquest scrutiny

Risk posed by terrorist before Reading attacks to face inquest scrutiny

Risk posed by terrorist before Reading attacks to face inquest scrutiny

15 January 2024

Full inquest proceedings are due to get under way at the Old Bailey on Monday.


More than 6,500 children on waiting list for initial speech therapist contact

More than 6,500 children on waiting list for initial speech therapist contact

More than 6,500 children on waiting list for initial speech therapist contact

15 January 2024

Figures obtained by the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists reveal 6,503 children are on waiting lists for initial appointments.


‘Climate change’ named as children’s word of the year

‘Climate change’ named as children’s word of the year

‘Climate change’ named as children’s word of the year

15 January 2024

Just under a third of children chose the second-placed term ‘war’, while 24% went with ‘coronation’.


‘Anger’ over Rochdale grooming failures

‘Anger’ over Rochdale grooming failures

‘Anger’ over Rochdale grooming failures

15 January 2024

Police, politicians and whistleblowers respond to report on sex abuse of children in the town.


Police left children ‘at mercy’ of grooming gang paedophiles – report

Police left children ‘at mercy’ of grooming gang paedophiles – report

Police left children ‘at mercy’ of grooming gang paedophiles – report

15 January 2024

Review finds failings by police and council into grooming scandal in Rochdale


Drivers face being stranded as Arctic air brings snow and ice to parts of UK

Drivers face being stranded as Arctic air brings snow and ice to parts of UK

Drivers face being stranded as Arctic air brings snow and ice to parts of UK

15 January 2024

National Highways has issued a severe weather alert for snow.


Conservatives face 1997-style electoral wipeout, major poll suggests

Conservatives face 1997-style electoral wipeout, major poll suggests

Conservatives face 1997-style electoral wipeout, major poll suggests

14 January 2024

A YouGov survey of 14,000 people indicates Labour could be on course for a 120-seat majority.


Sunak faces pressure to toughen Rwanda Bill from Badenoch and Anderson

Sunak faces pressure to toughen Rwanda Bill from Badenoch and Anderson

Sunak faces pressure to toughen Rwanda Bill from Badenoch and Anderson

14 January 2024

The Prime Minister is facing crunch votes on his flagship asylum legislation this week.


Six arrested over alleged pro-Palestine activists’ plot to disrupt Stock Exchange

Six arrested over alleged pro-Palestine activists’ plot to disrupt Stock Exchange

Six arrested over alleged pro-Palestine activists’ plot to disrupt Stock Exchange

14 January 2024

Six people were arrested after the Express newspaper tipped off police about the alleged plot by the Palestine Action group.


British Palestinians say family in Gaza ‘struggle to survive’ on war’s 100th day

British Palestinians say family in Gaza ‘struggle to survive’ on war’s 100th day

British Palestinians say family in Gaza ‘struggle to survive’ on war’s 100th day

14 January 2024

British Palestinians with relatives in Gaza have reflected on the last 100 days since October 7 and the start of the Israel-Hamas conflict.


Lee Anderson could back Tory right-wing rebel amendments to Sunak’s Rwanda Bill

Lee Anderson could back Tory right-wing rebel amendments to Sunak’s Rwanda Bill

Lee Anderson could back Tory right-wing rebel amendments to Sunak’s Rwanda Bill

14 January 2024

The Prime Minister faces crunch Commons votes this week.


Suella Braverman joins thousands at London rally ‘in solidarity with Israel’

Suella Braverman joins thousands at London rally ‘in solidarity with Israel’

Suella Braverman joins thousands at London rally ‘in solidarity with Israel’

14 January 2024

She chanted with the crowd, took pictures with members of the public and was thanked by others for going to the rally in Trafalgar Square.


Arctic air to bring plunging temperatures, snow and ice to UK

Arctic air to bring plunging temperatures, snow and ice to UK

Arctic air to bring plunging temperatures, snow and ice to UK

14 January 2024

The Met Office has issued yellow snow and ice warnings as temperatures are expected to drop over the coming days.


UK to send 20,000 troops to largest Nato exercise since the Cold War

UK to send 20,000 troops to largest Nato exercise since the Cold War

UK to send 20,000 troops to largest Nato exercise since the Cold War

14 January 2024

Defence Secretary Grant Shapps will announce the deployment to provide ‘vital reassurance against the Putin menace’.


Hundreds of workers to begin two-week strike at Alexander Dennis bus plant

Hundreds of workers to begin two-week strike at Alexander Dennis bus plant

Hundreds of workers to begin two-week strike at Alexander Dennis bus plant

14 January 2024

Unite says its members, which include coach builders and spray painters, have rejected the latest pay offer.


Fully digital disability work grants system to launch in April, minister says

Fully digital disability work grants system to launch in April, minister says

Fully digital disability work grants system to launch in April, minister says

14 January 2024

Access to Work grants help people with disabilities or health conditions to get practical support, including special equipment, to help them work.


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