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Simple Steps for Home Safety this Winter with Fred

Fred Offers Safety Essentials for Parents to Keep Homes Safe During Colder Months

Now the darker and colder days have arrived, children will inevitably be spending more time indoors exploring their surroundings, thankfully Fred’s award-winning safety solutions, which exceed EU safety standards, ensure curious tots will be kept safe and out of harm’s way. With over 67,000 children being...

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Thousands of low earners to benefit from income boost today

Today, tens of thousands of low income households will get a cash boost as higher Universal Credit payments land in bank accounts for the first time.

From: Department for Work and Pensions and The Rt Hon Thérèse Coffey MP

Published 1 December 2021

As announced in the Autumn Budget, the taper rate – the amount that a person’s Universal Credit is reduced by as they...

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Revealed: The UK’s Best Place to Raise a Family

We always want what’s best for our little ones; a healthy lifestyle, a good school, and a good area to grow up in. Raising a family is exciting, but where are the best cities to do so?

New data reveals the best place to raise a family in the UK. By researching a variety of factors that impact family life, the research establishes where babies will truly thrive. Each UK city was...

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Baby boomers risk becoming a ‘forgotten generation’ with inequality skyrocketing and financial pressures worsening

Youngest baby boomers risk becoming a ‘forgotten generation’ with inequality skyrocketing and financial pressures worsening – new report

People in their 50s and 60s today face worse circumstances than the cohort before them, according to a new report by the Centre for Ageing Better

1 in 5 people in this age group likely to face multiple, long-term problems such as poor health, poor...

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HMRC urges shoppers to be aware of post-Brexit changes before key Christmas shopping dates

Top tips for shoppers to make sure they aren't hit with unexpected customs charges.

From HM Revenue & Customs

Published 26 November 2021

With Cyber Monday a few days away and Christmas Shopping in fully swing - HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is urging shoppers to consider some top tips before they start browsing online to ensure they’re not hit with unexpected customs...

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Free school meals holiday vouchers doubled for Christmas

Families in Devon on low-incomes, whose children receive free school meals, will get extra support this Christmas to help them buy food during the holidays.

Over the past year we’ve provided supermarket vouchers worth £15 per child per week of the school holidays to families who qualify for free school meals, so their children don’t go hungry.

We’re doubling that for...

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The National Association of Therapeutic Parents Launches Website and Resources for Schools

The National Association of Therapeutic Parents (NAOPT) has now launched a website packed with resources for all types of schools. By supporting schools and its teaching staff, the NAOPT hopes to raise awareness of development trauma.

Children are among those most at risk when involved in a traumatic event. More common than most realise, 25% of victims of child trauma can develop...

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£1000 boost for nearly 2million working households on Universal Credit

Almost two million of the lowest income working households who receive Universal Credit will today benefit from a cash boost worth £1,000 on average.

From: Department for Work and Pensions and The Rt Hon Thérèse Coffey MP

Published 24 November 2021

The Department for Work and Pensions has worked around the clock to implement a reduction to the Universal Credit taper rate as...

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COMEDIAN KATHERINE RYAN FRONTS INTERNET MATTERS AND ELECTRONIC ARTS VIDEO GAMES CAMPAIGN

Comedy take on ‘Twas the night before Christmas urges parents and guardians to set controls on games consoles before their children unwrap them

● The video - fronted by comedian and mum-of-two Katherine - highlights the importance of setting parental controls to manage play and spend in-game and how simply they can be applied

● This comes as new research shows almost half (45%) of...

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Influential Women in Sports: The Sports Stars to Look Out For in 2022

Women’s sports are more popular than ever. The number of people watching women’s sports has risen in the past year, with 51.1 million people estimated to watch female-led sports in 2021 .

The interest in women’s sports could encourage equal treatment of female athletes, from their media coverage to the appreciation of their talent.

This article will look at the five most...

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