NEWS

IN BRIEF

Short news updates from the early years sector and beyond.

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FREE SCHOOL MEALS

The Mayor of London has launched a £130 million scheme to give all primary school children free school meals, starting in September 2023, saving families an estimated cost of £440 per child each year.


WAITLIST

NHS data has revealed that at least 364,000 children in the UK are currently waiting for medical treatment, up 50% in the past two years.


SUGAR TAX

The soft drinks levy prevents an estimated 5,000 cases of obesity each year, according to new research from the University of Cambridge.