Largest fund of its kind to support vulnerable kids & families
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The Better Futures Fund will support up to 200,000 children and their families over the next ten years by bringing together government, local communities, charities, social enterprises, investors, and philanthropists to work together to give children a brighter future.
It could fund providing support in schools to improve attendance, behaviour and overall achievement of pupils, and offering employment support to secure their futures.
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Discount of up to £3,750 on electric cars set to slash costs for thousands
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Drivers across the UK will soon enjoy discounts on dozens of new electric car models after the Transport Secretary announced a £650 million grant scheme worth up to £3,750 per car, putting more money back in working people’s pockets as part of the Plan for Change and making owning an electric car a reality for thousands.
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Life Sciences Sector Plan to grow economy and transform NHS
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The UK is already a global leader in life sciences, with the sector worth around £100 billion to the economy, and employing around 300,000 people. This plan doubles down on that strength – turning cutting-edge research into real-world results: new treatments, faster diagnoses, and more lives saved. Creating jobs, improving lives in every part of the country, and driving growth.
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16 year olds to be given right to vote through election reforms
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This will mean young people, who already contribute to society by working, paying taxes and serving in the military, will be given the right to vote on the issues that affect them. This will bring UK-wide elections in line with Scotland and Wales, ushering in the biggest change to UK democracy in a generation.
The government is also going further to ensure eligible voters are not deterred from voting by expanding voter ID to permit the use of UK-issued bank cards as an accepted form of ID at the polling station.
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Landmark package to pursue domestic abuse perpetrators
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Thousands more women and children will be better protected from domestic abuse through the direct targeting of perpetrators.
Backed by a £53 million investment over the next 4 years, domestic abuse perpetrators who pose the highest risk will be forced to change their behaviour and stop their offending as more police and agencies roll out tactics shown to reduce abuse.
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