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The social contract between young and old is broken and inequality is out of control. The government must step in, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

County Durham has been chosen to trailblaze a new scheme to support families and give children in disadvantaged areas a better start in life.

The Tories are trying to repair another chunk of the state they wished they hadn’t lopped off.

The Princess of Wales' new 'early years' campaign assumes the worst of mums and dads.

A total of 14 local authorities have been chosen as trailblazers of the Family Hubs programme to support 'fast-track' delivery of services that are set to benefit thousands of families.

Family Hubs offer early support to families and young children to help them overcome difficulties and build strong relationships

Newsweeks "The Royal Report" podcast looks at the steps the Princess of Wales new early years project needs to take to really make the impact she wants.

As a care leaver-turned-social worker I’m appalled by the Tories paltry plans for the care sector, says social worker Rebekah Pierre

"The time has long passed for awareness. We need action — long-term investment and funding in the early years"

Royal fans have been quick to defend the Princess of Wales as she launches her Shaping Us early years campaign, as critics say the scheme doesn't seem to have