Early Years Alliance investigation finds government is ‘shamelessly’ driving costs up and quality down Ministers have been accused of “shamelessly, knowingly” underfunding the early years sector in England over the past decade, driving childcare costs up and quality down, after a two-year investigation by a body representing the sector. Private […]

Agreement struck on Monday night and details expected to be announced on Tuesday morning Details of a trade deal between the UK and Australia will be announced on Tuesday morning, the Guardian understands. A Department for International Trade spokesperson confirmed that the broad terms had been struck on Monday night, […]

Far-right former settler leader Naftali Bennett to be installed as prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu: the former commando who became King Bibi Israel’s longest-serving leader, Benjamin Netanyahu, has been ousted from office by a loose coalition of rivals from across the political spectrum, united by their wish to end his 12-year […]