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Jessica Kenningale had applied for more than 70 jobs when she noticed the pattern. In every single interview, the same question came up: "Will this job work around your childcare?"
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Suffolk has reached its highest recorded level of pupils eligible for free school meals, reflecting a national trend that has prompted Government intervention.
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While acknowledging the VAT policy interferes with some human rights, judges said the government has "broad discretion" to balance affected families against those who may potentially benefit from increased state school funding.
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Ipswich has one of the highest child poverty rates in the East of England, with 33% of children living in relative poverty after housing costs are considered.
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1,541 people in Suffolk entered insolvency in 2024, up from 1,379 the previous year, new figures from the Insolvency Service show.
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While the East of England saw rental costs rise by 8%, Ipswich experienced a steeper 10% increase over the past year, reaching £951 per month.
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The local bus operator will introduce a simplified fare structure next month, with higher single fares, lower day tickets and the removal of return tickets.
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New government figures reveal that Ipswich Borough Council's tax rate is a staggering 89.7% higher than the national average, making it the highest-taxing district council in the entire country.
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New parents in Suffolk can now apply for Aldi's Mamia New Parent Fund, offering £100 vouchers every week for a year to help with baby essentials.
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As winter draws to a close, we speak to the warm spaces in Ipswich that have been tackling isolation and offering vital support in the heart of our community over the winter months
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Nearly half of Ipswich families with children face rent shortfalls, as experts warn almost a million UK children could be pushed into poverty by 2026.
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Ipswich Borough Council warns of continuing financial pressures as it looks set to increase council tax by 2.98% in April, adding to the 4.99% and 5.06% increases planned by Suffolk County Council and the Police and Crime Commissioner, respectively.
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