Failure to tackle children's problems costs £17bn a year

Neil Puffett
Thursday, February 12, 2015

Social problems affecting young people are costing government close to £17bn a year, a major study by the Early Intervention Foundation (EIF) has found.

Carey Oppenheim: investing in early intervention gives children the best chance in life. Picture: Alex Deverill
Carey Oppenheim: investing in early intervention gives children the best chance in life. Picture: Alex Deverill

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