Labor pushes universal childcare with new data laws
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.
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.
Thousands more households can now apply for government heating grants. New £2,500 discounts for air-to-air heat pumps and heat batteries announced. Check your eligibility today.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves plans to restrict high-end bicycle purchases in the Cycle to Work scheme amid concerns about wealthy commuters exploiting tax breaks. Read the full details.
Brussels initiates sweeping anti-subsidy investigation into Chinese steelmakers as Europe fortifies its economic defences against what officials call 'unfair competition'.
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.
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.
A childcare worker at Little Zaks Academy in Doonside has been convicted of assault after CCTV captured her violently handling a young child, sparking outrage and raising serious safeguarding concerns.
Shocking new figures reveal HMRC is demanding thousands of pounds back from struggling families due to childcare payment miscalculations in the Universal Credit system.
Jenny's Kindergarten in Sydney's west has been shut down by regulators after multiple breaches were uncovered, leaving parents scrambling for alternative childcare arrangements.
A Canberra childcare worker stands accused of horrific child sexual abuse offences against a young boy, with police revealing disturbing details of the alleged crimes that have shaken the community.
Two senior executives at Affinity Education have stepped down following a series of damaging childcare controversies, including allegations of falsified sleep records and inadequate supervision at their facilities.
Shocking allegations emerge from Fiji as Arvind Ajay Singh, a British national, faces multiple child sex charges alongside another man at a Suva childcare facility, sending shockwaves through the community.
With a US government shutdown looming, Democrats are fighting to protect a landmark childcare bill that could prevent thousands of facilities from closing and save working parents from crisis.
Shadow Education Secretary unveils Labour's ambitious plan to slash childcare costs and create 100,000 new nursery places across England in major pre-election pledge.
Morocco faces social unrest as thousands protest against government austerity measures, with demonstrations turning violent in several cities amid rising living costs.
Senior executives at Australia's largest childcare provider received massive bonuses despite shocking allegations of systemic abuse and safety failures within their centres, sparking public fury.
The UK's expanded 30 hours of free childcare scheme is now open for applications. This guide explains the new April 2024 eligibility rules, how to apply, and what working parents need to know.
Major expansion of free childcare for Universal Credit claimants announced, removing the minimum income floor and increasing the earnings cap to boost workforce participation.
The UK government has abruptly terminated its plug-in car grant scheme, ending financial support for new electric vehicle purchases. This move has sent shockwaves through the automotive industry and raised questions about the country's net-zero ambitions.
Shocking incident at an Australian daycare centre as a worker is charged with assault, leaving a young boy with a severe head injury. Police investigation underway.
An explosive investigation reveals a covert government rating system for abuse allegations in NSW childcare centres, deliberately withheld from parents and the public.
A Sydney childcare worker faces multiple charges as police allege the discovery of over half a million unique images. The shocking case has sent ripples through the community, raising serious questions about safeguarding protocols.
A UK nursery worker has been suspended after video footage showed her grabbing a toddler's arm in what authorities call an 'unacceptable' incident. Full investigation underway.
A nine-month-old baby is fighting for life after a catastrophic fall from a first-floor window at a childcare centre in Dapto, NSW. Mira Jayme was rushed to Sydney Children's Hospital following the shocking incident, which has sparked an urgent police inv
New Mexico makes history by rolling out a pioneering, permanent programme offering free childcare to nearly all families, a transformative move set to boost the state's economy and workforce.
Labour's Shadow Education Secretary, Bridget Phillipson, outlines a radical plan to overhaul England's childcare system, promising the biggest expansion in its history to boost the economy and support families.