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The Independent UK · Aug 29

Women ‘missing out’ on motherhood because of ‘delay’ in men maturing, think tank claims

The Centre for Social Justice said more men should be encouraged to work and marry at a younger age to tackle falling fertility rates

The Independent UK · Mar 15

‘There is no chance I’ll ever pay off my eye-watering student debt in full. Here’s why that doesn’t matter’

When Bryony Gooch braved reopening her student finance account and discovered the true total of her debt, she was flabbergasted. However, experts have told her not to panic, and say this is just more evidence for the need for a ‘wholesale rewiring’ of the education system

The Independent UK · Feb 22

Parents have responsibilities to make sure children in school, says Phillipson

The Education Secretary said ‘it’s not OK to say it’s only a Friday, you don’t need to go to school today’.

Evening Standard · Feb 3, 2025

Starmer has rebuilt Labour’s trust with Britain’s poorest, new research finds

Under Jeremy Corbyn Labour was seen as the ‘most out of touch’ party by people on the lowest incomes, now it is the Tories

The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2024

Poorer couples 'should have weddings paid for by state', says think tank

The Centre for Social Justice says the government should pay up to £550 towards the wedding costs of lower income couples to combat loneliness

Evening Standard · May 7, 2024

Thinking about getting married? Would £550 sweeten the deal?

More weddings would help Britain tackle its epidemic of loneliness, according to the Centre for Social Justice. And nothing says ‘romance’ like the offer of a cash bonus

The Guardian - UK · May 7, 2024

Rishi Cracks Down On Unemployed Brits: Get A Job Within A Year Or Lose Your Benefits!

Sunak announces jobless benefits cut after a year, aiming to end "lifestyle" dependency, in largest welfare overhaul in a generation

International Business Times UK · Apr 22, 2024

Sunak accused of making mental illness ‘another front in the culture wars’

Charities say high rates of people signed off work are caused by crumbling public services after years of underinvestment

The Guardian - UK · Apr 19, 2024

Birthday treats and cheaper holidays are no reason to miss school, says Labour

Parents have a responsibility to make sure their children are at school, shadow education secretary says as truancy crisis deepens

Evening Standard · Jan 9, 2024