Rishi Sunak to announce £500m package for families

Labour describes plan as smokescreen for the Conservatives' failure to deliver' in the past

Hundreds of thousands of families are to receive extra support as part of a 500m package from the government that will include the creation of a network of family hubs" across England, but concerns have been raised that the measures do not go far enough.

The government describes the centres, which will launch in 75 local authorities, as one-stop shops" for advice and guidance. They are similar in some respects to the Sure Start centres introduced under Tony Blair, although ministers believe they will provide a more comprehensive service.