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Welcome to tax credits
29/11/01
The National Council For One Parent Families welcomes the Tax Credits Bill, published today, but urges Government to ensure the Credit rates are adequate.
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Graham Taylor becomes an Ambassador
19/11/01
Ex-England football manager Graham Taylor has announced that he is to join J K Rowling in becoming an Ambassador for the National Council for One Parent Families, the charity representing lone parents.
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Celebrities attend Harry Potter screening
7/11/01
More than 1000 Harry Potter fans joined the National Council for One Parent Families this evening for the London Gala Charity Screening of the film Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone, prior to its general UK release on 16 November.
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Charity scoops Harry Potter gala screening
18/10/01
The National Council for One Parent Families (NCOPF) has been chosen as the beneficiary of the London Gala Charity Screening of the film Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, prior to its general UK release on 16 November.
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Housing benefit report
20/9/01
The National Council for One Parent Families (NCOPF) welcomes the Better Regulation Task Force recommendations on reform of housing benefit, published today.
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British public wants family friendly working hours
12/9/01
Nine in ten British adults* (87%) believe employers should offer staff with children under five years of age flexible hours
or working arrangements, unless they can prove it would significantly harm their business...
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CSA report underlines need for reform
3/7/01
The Independent Case Examiner's report on the CSA underlines the need for the forthcoming child support reforms, says the National Council for One Parent Families. The charity receives over 900 calls per year to its Maintenance...
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Welcome to Flexible Working Taskforce
30/6/01
The National Council for One Parent Families today welcomed Labour's proposal to set up a Taskforce on flexible working for parents and urged further progress.
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Welcome to Work and Parent Taskforce
28/6/01
The National Council for One Parent Families (NCOPF) welcomes the Work and Parent Taskforce, announced today.
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Response to Labour Manifesto
16/5/01
The National Council for One Parent Families, (NCOPF) welcomes Labour 's Manifesto commitment to supporting all children, whatever the shape of their family.
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Response to Conservative Manifesto
10/5/01
The National Council for One Parent Families (NCOPF) welcomes the Conservative Party's commitment to helping families bringing up children but reiterates its concerns about proposals to introduce a Married Couples Allowance and...
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Response to Maternity Leave change
1/5/01
The National Council for One Parent Families (NCOPF) welcomes today's extension of unpaid maternity leave but urges Government to go further.
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Welcome to Baby Bonds
26/4/01
The National Council for One Parent Families (NCOPF) welcomes today's announcement of a trust fund - or 'baby bond' - for newborn children.
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Chancellor joins children's call to end child poverty
10/4/01
The National Council for One Parent Families was at the London Eye today, teaming up with hundreds of children, celebrities, VIPs and a range of national charities calling for an end to child poverty.
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Charity applauds Children's Tax Credit
5/4/01
The National Council for One Parent Families welcomes the Children's tax Credit which starts tomorrow (Friday 6th April). The tax is worth up to £10 per week to all working families who pay tax (with payments tapering off once families enter the higher rate tax bracket).
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Budget boost for working lone parents
7/3/01
The National Council for One Parent Families (NCOPF) welcomes today's Budget which offers much needed help to working lone parents.
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Lone Parent group applauds Childcare Commission Report
29/1/01
The National Council for One Parent Families (NCOPF) welcomes today's Childcare Commission report as a leap forward in the struggle to find childcare solutions for working parents.
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