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€1.1 million awarded to 22 international projects to improve the wellbeing of parents

The Good Start Challenge has awarded €1.1 million to 22 global projects supporting parents’ wellbeing across Latin America, Sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia. Discover the innovative solutions — from AI tools to safe hubs and mental health programmes — transforming the early years of family life.

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52% Parents Pause Family Plans for Climate Change

HP study finds climate crisis is changing parental decisions on purchasing, careers and even family size

· New research from HP reveals 91% of parents are concerned about climate change, with a majority indicating the crisis has even impacted their perspective on having more children.

· Study reveals most parents are looking for companies to take action on climate change and are...

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The most common challenges mums face at work

THE MOTHER OF ALL JOBS: NEW RESEARCH FROM MALTESERS® REVEALS THE CHALLENGES MUMS FACE IN THE WORKPLACE  

A new white paper from MALTESERS shines a light on the difficulties faced by mums in the workplace, revealing that many of the burdens of combining work and home life still fall on working mums.
Research has revealed that 1 in 4 mums in the UK feel less valued as an

ALDI OFFERS EVERY CHILD IN DEVON A CHANCE TO TRY A SPORT THIS SUMMER

This summer Aldi will give every child in Devon a chance to try an Olympic or Paralympic sport for free .

In partnership with Team GB and ParalympicsGB, Britain’s fourth-largest supermarket has today announced the launch of its ‘Get a Taste for Sport’ initiative, a new campaign aiming to help an estimated 20 million children stay active this summer.

From Monday 19th June until Monday...

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Your chance to share your positive birth experience

Charity awards to celebrate the UK’s Maternity Unit Marvels

Baby Lifeline wants to give an opportunity to showcase stories of exceptional care in the delivery of babies in the UK. It is time to celebrate the hard work of professionals in the NHS and give families a chance to say ‘thank you’.

Baby Lifeline is thrilled to announce the launch of the 2023 MUM awards.

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How to keep your home technology cool in a heatwave

WI-FI WARNING: IMPENDING UK HEATWAVE COULD BREAK BRITS’ BROADBAND

Britain is set to sizzle this weekend, with temperatures expected to soar to 30C.

Many will be looking for ways to keep themselves cool. But as temperatures rise, it’s also important to remember your tech. Our devices don’t love the sunshine quite as much as we do!

While a broadband router might not be the...

HMRC issues scam warning to tax credits customers

HMRC has issued a warning to tax credits customers, who are renewing their tax credits claims, to be alert to scammers trying to steal their information.

Tax credit claimants should be on their guard against fraudsters, as HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) warns of the latest tactics being employed by scammers.

HMRC has issued a new alert, providing details of a number of new scams...

Wildflowers seeds for every primary school class in honour of the Coronation

To mark the Coronation all state funded primary schools will be sent wildflower seeds, inspired by His Majesty The King’s love of nature.

To mark the Coronation all state funded primary schools will be sent wildflower seeds that will empower children across the country to discover the joys of nature.

The government-funded project was inspired by His Majesty The King’s love of nature...

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ENERGY SUPPLIERS ARE SITTING ON ALMOST £7 BILLION OF HOUSEHOLDS’ MONEY

Research suggests 16 million UK households have almost £7 billion in energy credit, with half of those in credit (49%) having balances over £200[1]
Credit is £5 billion higher than last year [2] against the background of a mild winter and consumer efforts to reduce energy use
Nearly four million households owe £920 million to their energy providers – £234 on

Over 8 million families to receive £301 Cost of Living Payment from today

This is first of three new Cost of Living payments adding up to £900 in 2023/24 – though some people will receive up to £1,350.

Over 8 million households to receive £301 from the Government with payments hitting bank accounts from today
Those eligible will be paid between Tuesday 25 April and Wednesday 17 May, with HMRC making payments to tax credit-only customers between

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Experts demand major overhaul of safeguarding system to protect children with disabilities from abuse at children’s homes

A report investigating abuse and neglect in residential settings for disabled children sets out the case for fundamental changes in provision.

The Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel has published recommendations to improve the care, welfare and outcomes for children with disabilities and complex health needs living in residential settings .

Last October, the panel published a...