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New year changes to boost payments and career options

Employers who underpay staff will be committing a criminal offence in 2025, while more than a million Australians will see changes to government payments.

AAP · Dec 30, 2024

French PM Bayrou promises 'concrete' aid and two-year reconstruction of Mayotte

French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou has promised that Mayotte, the French overseas department that was destroyed by a cyclone, will be rebuilt within two years. His visit to the island in the Indian Ocean comes amid growing frustration that it has been forgotten by subsequent governments in mainland France.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 30, 2024

MPs warned large providers of children’s homes could ‘game’ a profit cap

A sector leader said private providers have become a ‘political target’ because of the conduct of some offshore companies.

The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2024

Walberg gets Republican panel nod for House Education chair - Roll Call

The House Republican Steering Committee has recommended Michigan Rep. Tim Walberg to lead the House Education and the Workforce Committee.

Roll Call · Dec 12, 2024

Rachel Reeves’ Budget ‘a recipe for total disaster’ for nurseries, Tories claim

Shadow education minister Neil O’Brien said up to four in 10 early years providers are expected to close as a result of the NI increase.

Evening Standard · Dec 9, 2024

Walberg and Owens bring different experiences to race for House Education chair - Roll Call

Reps. Tim Walberg of Michigan and Burgess Owens of Utah are vying to be the next chair of the House Education and the Workforce Committee.

Roll Call · Dec 9, 2024

New breakfast club scheme to help children reach ‘learning potential’ – Gilruth

The £3 million Bright Start Breakfasts initiative was announced at the recent Budget.

The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2024

Families to get 30 minutes of free childcare with school breakfast clubs trial

State primary schools in England can apply to join the trial before the Government’s national rollout of funded breakfast clubs.

The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2024

Thousands wiped off student debt in pre-Christmas gift

A year after students were slugged with a huge increase to their debts, the government has passed thousands of dollars in relief and teased of further help.

AAP · Nov 26, 2024

Changing lives: childcare worker pay increase lauded

A wage increase for early childhood educators has been lauded as a first step towards universal childcare that will benefit the sector and Australian families.

AAP · Nov 26, 2024