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Early years professionals in Prospect union are continuing to press for a meeting with Elizabeth Truss, Minister for Education and Childcare, in the wake of warnings by a government adviser over plans to increase child-adult ratios in early years settings.

On behalf of 120,000 specialists across the private and public sector, Prospect General Secretary Mike Clancy described the Budget as a missed opportunity to invest in skilled jobs.

Prospect has welcomed the planning decision made in relation to the construction of a new nuclear power plant at Hinkley Point C in Somerset.