Why do the early years matter so much for later life?

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A fairer start

Our mission is that from 2030 every child has the same chance of developing to their full potential in the early years.

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Our mission is to halve the prevalence of obesity in the UK by 2030.

A sustainable future

Our mission is to reduce home carbon emissions in the UK by 30% by 2030.

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