12 h. ago To those who question what Labour stands for – look at Best Start. It will change Britain’s future | Polly Toynbee

Sure Start was New Labour’s finest achievement, and the Tories destroyed it. Now it’s back with a mission to put children at the heart of everythingThey hunt high and low for Labour’s missing message, vision, purpose or identity. Well, here it is, where it always was, in the future of children. It’s what Labour does best, what it is for: building a society where children come first and everything else falls into place. The foundations have now been laid by Bridget Phillipson by finally bringing back Sure Start to England – the most successful achievement of the last Labour government – now rebranded as Best Start family hubs.It’s a pity about the new name, but young parents recognise “hubs”, whereas Sure Start is largely gone and forgotten. Its uprooting began the day Michael Gove arrived as education secretary in 2010. He entered the “Department for Children, Schools and Families” – a name chosen to reflect the awareness that children don’t learn without wraparound care for their w...

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30 h. ago UK building society offers 7.5% interest rate savings account

The interest paid is normally higher than normal saving accounts, but you're capped at how much you can save each month

Economics

7 d. ago Got a savings account with one of these Big Five banks? Why you must move your money NOW: SYLVIA MORRIS

Leaving your cash in one of the most popular easy-access accounts was a bad idea - but it's about to get a lot worse.

Economics

7 d. ago Do you have a savers account with one of these Big 5 banks? This is why you must move your money NOW: SYLVIA MORRIS

Leaving your cash in one of the most popular easy-access accounts was a bad idea - but it's about to get a lot worse.

Economics

7 d. ago Any cut to cash Isa allowance ‘may not prompt savers to boost their investments’

There has been speculation that plans to reduce the annual tax-free cash Isa allowance could be announced later this month.

Economics

1 week ago Relaxed stress testing means some home buyers could borrow £1000s more on mortgages from today

Leeds Building Society said its changes from today will benefit borrowers buying their first house, moving up the property ladder, or remortgaging

Economics

1 week ago Building society’s mortgage change could help some people borrow thousands more

Leeds Building Society said its changes from Friday will benefit borrowers buying their first house, moving up the property ladder, or remortgaging.

Politics

1 week ago Living standards outlook for second half of 2020s is bleak, says think tank

The 2020s could be the first decade of the modern era to witness no improvement in disposable incomes, the Resolution Foundation said.

Events

2 w. ago Major bank offers 6.5% interest rate on savings account but you'll need to act fast

The account can be opened with just £1, but is only available to those with a current account

Economics

2 w. ago Interest rates UK: Bank of England move today could make a mortgage more costly

The rate decision offers little relief as bills stay high and pressure on households grows 💸

Economics

2 w. ago Savers warned ‘loyalty does not pay’ as Bank of England base rate held at 4.25%

Average savings rates have been on a downward path in recent weeks, but some providers have unveiled new products.

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2 w. ago Sextortion scam warning to students as building society sees ‘growing trend’

Nationwide said that over the past year, its fraud team has seen a growing trend of blackmail scams.

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3 w. ago Nationwide confirms £100 payment to land in bank accounts within days

The building society is set to hand out a total of £400 million to four million customers in the latest round of its Fairer Share scheme. This is what you need to know

Economics

3 w. ago Savings account is open to 'almost everyone' and could earn customers a tidy sum

An attractive 5% interest rate is on offer for the initial year

Economics

3 w. ago Cash Isa battle cools but rates are still riding high: Which are the REAL best buys now?

A heated battle to give savers the best headline cash Isa rate is winding down, with only two providers still offering boosted three-month bonuses.

Economics

3 w. ago Cash Isa battle cools as providers drop rates: Which are the REAL best buys now?

A heated battle to give savers the best headline cash Isa rate is winding down, with only two providers still offering boosted three-month bonuses.

Economics