Industry news and insight

The latest news, views and industry insight from Morton Michel.

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News, views and industry insight

This page is regularly updated to keep you informed on what's happening at Morton Michel and in the childcare sector, as well as an archive of earlier updates for reference.

18
Dec 2025

Protecting Your Business from Cyber Attacks

This Cyber Security Awareness month, we’re highlighting some of the latest cyber-security trends and measures you can take to protect your business from potential attacks.

16
Dec 2025

Morton Michel - Early years funding rates announced

The Department for Education (DfE) has announced new early years funding rates for 2026/27, with average rates set to rise by 4.3 per cent for under 2s and to almost 5 per cent for three and four-yea ..........

03
Dec 2025

Morton Michel - Martyns Law The Protect Duty

Martyn's Law (The Protect Duty) is now law in the UK. Learn what the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 means for your business, the new 200-person capacity threshold, and how it affects chi ..........

27
Nov 2025

Autumn Budget 2025

Chancellor Rachel Reeves MP’s long-awaited budget has key reforms aimed at improving life chances for all children.