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Bright Stars nursery group has its funding withdrawn by Scottish council

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Utasha Education has bought Barnes Day Care, its first UK setting
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International nursery operator buys its first UK setting

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Early years settings will receive funding for bank holiday on day of Queen's funeral

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Family First grows to 76 nurseries

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Concern energy bills plan 'does not go far enough' and could lead to 'a cliff-edge' after six months

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Call to make childcare free for all as nursery bills 'skyrocket'

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Sharp increase in nursery closures over the summer rings 'alarm bells' for the winter

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DfE survey of parents highlights need to make childcare more affordable

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Busy Bees has bought the Egg Day Nurseries group of three settings
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Busy Bees acquires three nurseries in Hampshire

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All council-run nurseries in Hillingdon to close

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Grandir UK acquires the Maggie & Rose nursery group

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More than a third of low-income families struggling to access 'lifeline' early years support

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DfE forced to clarify £40 a week cost saving for parents through ratios relaxation

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