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Grandparents are to have increased legal rights to see children when couples split under proposals to be announced by Nick Clegg on Thursday.
By Laura Roberts
Published: 7:30AM BST 17 Jun 2010
In a speech at Barnardo’s children’s home the Deputy Prime Minister is also expected to set out new plans for flexible parental leave as well as target “irresponsible” advertising and marketing aimed at children.
Child tax credit will be reduced in favour of income tax and local communities will receive new powers to set up and protect playgrounds and playing fields.
Mr Clegg will also promise respite care for the parents of disabled children.
A new Childhood and Families Task Force composed of senior ministers and chaired by David Cameron will be set up to carry out the changes…Continue reading
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