Public Services
Majority of mothers support Sure Start & warn against cuts
A charity has today published research showing nearly 70 per cent of mums will be less likely to vote for a party that cut free childcare places or tax credits.
Post bank announcement is welcome news
The Post Office is to receive £1,280 million to provide new financial services and to improve financial inclusion through credit unions and weekly budget plans.
Tories heading to wrong destination over use of education data
How should we rate which schools are best? It is one of the biggest questions for those writing education policy.
20,000 extra uni places encouraging but more needed
For those of us in education, today’s budget makes for pleasant reading at first glance, welcome news that the government will fund 20,000 extra uni places.
Report finds disabled “wrongly denied” benefit
A report by the Citizens Advice Bureau, which is endorsed by several high profile disability charities, has revealed even more evidence the tests don't work.
Public “not facing up to” spending squeeze
The public are unprepared for public service cuts, according to a new report. The public favours increases in business taxes and inheritance tax above all others.