Asked if raising employers’ NI rate would worsen a funding gap, Jess Phillips replies "undoubtedly".

Hackney Council accepts its consultation over plans to close two children's centres was "unlawful".

The new government guidelines on food and eating in nurseries come into force in September 2025.

One mother describes the imminent closure of a community centre with a nursery as "heart-breaking".

About 1,300 families are receiving financial help towards early years education under a new scheme.

A Leeds City Council scrutiny board confirmed the decision, which is being carried out to save money.

Parents and staff at the St Ives nursery are devastated at being told they must leave by November.

Clare Hodge said staff only returned for her son, Carson Morhulec, 40 minutes after the alarm was raised.