UK: GRAMMAR SCHOOLS NOT HELPING THE POOR?

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Just 2.7% of grammar school pupils are entitled to free meals, according to official figures released on 7 November 2000, less than the 17.1% of pupils throughout England. The figures challenge the belief that poor youngsters in the UK are given help by grammar schools. In Birmingham, 5.1% of grammar school pupils received free school meals, against the 36.1% of comprehensive schoolchildren. The Campaign for State Education's Margaret Tulloch claimed that the previously held idea that selection gave youngsters in poverty a way out is now no longer true.

Crop Production, Government domestic functions, FOOD AND KINDRED PRODUCTS, Elementary and secondary schools, Public Schools, Food, Statistical Data Included, Food industry, Statistics, Food and nutrition, School lunches, School food services

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UK: STATE PAYOUT FOR HALF OF BRITAIN'S FAMILIES

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Statisticians in the Commons Library have compiled a result that shows that 13mn families are likely to be receiving means-tested state benefit because of the new scheme introduced in the Budget. Currently, there are 6.5mn families receiving state-benefit. It is though that an extension of the Working Families Tax Credit (WFTC) would add 500,000, integrated child-care credit, 3.5mn, employment credit would cover 300,000 to 400,00 households without children and 2.5 families may be eligible for tax credit.

Taxation, Health

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UK: FAMILIES COULD GET NEW TAX CUTS

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The new UK Budget for 2001 could include more tax cuts for families with children, to try and help the government fight off opposition in election year. The changes could include an improved working families tax credit, and the launch of a new child tax credit, replacing the married couple's allowance. Details are expected during the Budget statement on 8 November 2000.

Tax Law, Public Finance Activities, Tax policy

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