The autumn statement failed to deliver for the early years sector, which will struggle to deliver an expansion in childcare promised in the 2023 spring budget.
As Britain grapples with a cost of living crisis, the deeper fissures in the economy, including inadequate education and training spend, are more evident than ever.
The UK government s Flexible Working Bill goes into Royal Assent fulfilling the first step towards building a strong labour market and increasing UK productivity.