Yvette produces regular newsletter for families and pensioners around here. They contain useful information about how to keep the kids busy over the summer holidays and benefits you’re entitled to – so you’re not missing out.

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Over the past 12 years, Labour has always supported hard working families. New parents have been given new rights, with longer and better paid maternity leave and paternity leave for dads.  And as children get older, the Labour government is providing more financial support than ever before to help parents balance their family finances and save for their children’s future.

Thanks to this Labour government:

• New mums now have 9 months paid maternity leave and maternity pay is up to £112.75 a week.
• A right to paternity leave for all dads
• Parents of young and disabled children have the new right to request flexible working.
• All parents can get help saving for their children’s future with the Child Trust Fund, with the most help going to the poorest children and children in care.
• The Working Tax Credit provides help with childcare, up to a maximum eligible amount of £300 per week

Previous editions of Yvette's Families Newsletter

Families Newsletter: Summer 2009
Families Newsletter: Easter 2009
Families Newsletter: Summer 2008
Families Newsletter: Christmas 2008

Today’s pensioners are better off than any previous generation – for the first time, pensioners are less likely to be poor than people of working age.

Thanks to this Labour government:

• A million pensioners have been lifted out of poverty since 1997
•  £200 Winter Fuel Allowance for over 60s and free TV licences for over-75s 
• Carers of elderly or disabled people have the right to request flexible working
• Legislated to tackle unfair age discrimination in the workplace
• Average pensioner incomes from the state are up by 25 per cent, more than the rise in earnings over the last decade

Previous editions of Yvette's Newsletter for Older People

Pensioners Newsletter: Winter 2008
Pensioners Newsletter: Winter 2007