US childcare funds frozen, 'catastrophic' fears for families
The Trump administration has frozen $10bn in social funds for five US states, threatening childcare for hundreds of thousands. Experts warn of a looming disaster for low-income families.
The Trump administration has frozen $10bn in social funds for five US states, threatening childcare for hundreds of thousands. Experts warn of a looming disaster for low-income families.
Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani announce a landmark free childcare initiative for two-year-olds in New York City, aiming to ease the burden on working families. Read the full details.
The Trump administration has frozen a key childcare subsidy program, leaving millions of low-income families in limbo. Discover the impact and political fallout of this major policy shift.
A Minnesota daycare manager's expensive eyewear at a burglary press conference draws scrutiny amid a major Somali-linked fraud probe. Discover the clash over funding, language, and community support.
A Minneapolis daycare manager faced scrutiny over $2,500 glasses while reporting a break-in, amid a wider scandal over alleged fraud in taxpayer-funded childcare centres. Read the full story.
Former President Trump and Vice President Walz clash over halted childcare funding in Ilhan Omar's Minnesota district. Discover the political fallout and impact on families.
Federal authorities freeze payments to Minnesota after daycare fraud allegations. HHS demands audit and implements new spending controls nationwide. Read the latest developments.
A Minneapolis daycare, accused of fraud after footage showed it empty, has defended itself as staff were seen 'trucking in' children. The FBI warns this is 'the tip of the iceberg'. Read the full investigation.
The Government urges UK families to apply for expanded funded childcare before 1 January. Over 500,000 parents could save £2,500 per child. Check eligibility now.
The UK government urges parents to apply for funded childcare by January 1. Eligible families could save thousands, but awareness gaps risk leaving many behind.
Joshua Dale Brown, a former Melbourne childcare worker, is charged with 83 new offences relating to alleged sexual abuse of infants and toddlers. Police identify four new alleged victims.
UK childcare centres will close early five times a year for compulsory staff safety training from February. Learn how this protects children from abuse.
Anthony Albanese aims to make universal childcare his political legacy as Labor advances plans requiring private operators to share commercial data. Discover the government's ambitious reforms.
The DWP has responded to MPs on Universal Credit plans and support for families. Discover the new eligibility tools and how the benefit provides a financial safety net.
Former President Donald Trump's executive order to restrict SNAP benefits has ignited fierce backlash from anti-poverty groups and Democratic lawmakers, raising concerns about a looming hunger crisis across America.
Critical food assistance for vulnerable Americans faces major delays due to technical failures in government payment systems, raising concerns about hunger and food waste across the nation.
Millions of British families face soaring childcare costs as emergency government funding introduced during COVID-19 is scheduled to end next year, threatening the stability of nurseries and childcare providers nationwide.
Northern Territory authorities launch urgent investigation after 18-month-old Ebony Thompson dies suddenly at a Darwin childcare facility, leaving family and community devastated.
Shocking allegations of child abuse at ABC Childcare centres spark nationwide police investigation. Exclusive details reveal disturbing patterns and systemic failures in safeguarding vulnerable children.
Parents across England face unprecedented financial pressure as two-week autumn half-term holidays create childcare nightmares and expose the true cost of school breaks.
Shocking new data reveals a dramatic surge in serious incidents reported across Victoria's childcare centres, with allegations of violence, abuse and neglect rising by nearly 50% in just one year.
Former President Donald Trump's USDA faces lawsuit over attempt to terminate SNAP benefits for nearly 700,000 Americans during pandemic.
A coalition of US states files lawsuit challenging Trump administration's controversial SNAP restrictions that could strip food assistance from hundreds of thousands.
Exclusive: Former President Donald Trump's administration is reportedly planning dramatic cuts to SNAP food assistance programme, potentially affecting millions of vulnerable Americans while Democrats vow to fight the proposals.
Exclusive: Donald Trump makes explosive commitment to German officials during private meeting, threatening to cut Western support for Ukraine and end military assistance within 24 hours of potential presidency return.
Former President Donald Trump has raised alarm about potential food stamp funding disruptions in November, warning that SNAP benefits could be jeopardised if government spending bills aren't passed, potentially affecting millions of vulnerable Americans.
Shocking safety breach at Little Zak's Doonside as three-year-old boy escapes unsupervised, sparking urgent investigation into childcare centre protocols and staff accountability.
Former President Donald Trump's plan to replace Electronic Benefit Transfer cards with commodity boxes could strip millions of Americans of crucial food assistance, sparking concerns about hunger and poverty.
Critical food assistance for vulnerable Americans hangs in the balance as Congress fails to reach funding agreement, threatening nationwide hunger crisis.
Critical funding for America's SNAP food stamp programme is set to expire in November, threatening food security for vulnerable families as political deadlock continues in Washington.