Ministers falling short on child poverty target
News Article 30 March 2005
Labour is set to miss its target of lifting half a million children out of poverty by 2005, according to the latest figures.
Willetts proposes tax credit amnesty
News Article 6 January 2005
Low income families who have been overpaid government tax credits would be allowed to keep them under Tory plans.
Willetts criticises tax repayments
Press Review 6 January 2005
David Willetts has urged the Inland Revenue to stop trying to reclaim overpaid child tax credits.
Child Benefit Act 2005
Legislation 23 November 2004
"A Bill will be introduced to extend financial support for 16 to 19-year-olds engaged in training and education."
Tories back child tax credits
Press Review 18 June 2004
David Willetts has signalled that a future Tory administration would retain the child tax credits introduced by Labour.
Ministers launch childcare consultation
News Article 17 May 2004
Tax breaks could be offered to parents employing nannies under plans being considered by the government.
4Children
Government Affairs Website
TUC calls for child-friendly Budget
Press Review 9 February 2004
In its Budget submission the TUC calls on the chancellor to boost measures to tackle child poverty and reform the pensions regime for women.
Joseph Rowntree Foundation
Government Affairs Website
Tax credits under fire
Press Review 23 December 2003
Tories attack tax credit cuts
News Article 22 December 2003
The Conservatives have attacked the withdrawal of tax credit payments from families who have been overpaid.
Revenue boss admits 'spectacular' tax credits failure
Press Review 4 December 2003
Chancellor told to increase tax credit to hit child poverty target
Press Review 1 December 2003
NAO slams £2bn tax credit error
Press Review 20 November 2003
Treasury accused of 'complacency'
Press Review 11 September 2003
