Category: Social Policy

Child Care Reforms Reshape Support for UK Families in 2026

11 January 2026

The Growing Importance of Child Care Reform Child care has emerged as one of the most pressing issues for working families across the United Kingdom in 2026. All eligible children can now access 30 hours government funded childcare from the term after they turn 9 months old until they start school, offering potential savings of […]

Women’s Institute Updates Membership Policy Following Supreme Court Ruling

5 December 2025

Historic Policy Shift at Britain’s Leading Women’s Organisation The Women’s Institute, one of Britain’s most established women’s organisations, has announced a significant policy change that will reshape its membership from April 2026. The National Federation of Women’s Institutes (NFWI) confirmed on 3 December that it will update its membership policy to only accept applicants based […]