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What’s Behind the FBI Raid on John Bolton?

Unfolding of the Morning Raid: Timing, Locations, and Targets At approximately 7:00 a.m. on August 22, 2025 , FBI agents carried out coordinated searches on two key locations associated with former National Security Adviser John Bolton : his residence in Bethesda, Maryland , and his Washington, D.C. office ( New York Post , Reuters , The Washington Post ). What’s Behind the FBI Raid on John Bolton? The Maryland home search began in the early dawn hours and was supported by Montgomery County police , who helped secure the perimeter ( The Bulwark , The Washington Post ). Agents later executed a warrant at his D.C. office once judicial authorization was granted ( New York Post ). Bolton himself was not under arrest and had not been charged at the time of the action ( New York Post , AP News , The Washington Post ). Scope and Origins of the Investigation The raids were executed under authorization from FBI Director Kash Patel , who had revived the investigation upon assumi...
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Nursery Costs Drop in England Amid Free Childcare Expansion


Annual nursery costs for children under three in England have decreased, according to the Coram charity, following the government's expansion of free childcare. By September, eligible parents of all under-fives will receive 30 free hours per week. However, rising costs may force some providers to leave the scheme, sparking concerns over potential space shortages.

Despite the decline in England, Wales remains the most expensive place in Great Britain for under-twos, with annual costs at £15,038. While costs for two-year-olds also fell in England, they increased in Wales and Scotland.

How Free Childcare Works in England
For Working Parents:
For Parents on Certain Benefits:

Free childcare support in England is being expanded in stages, with eligibility based on a parent’s income or benefits status.

  • 15 hours per week for children aged 9 months to 2 years

  • 15 hours per week for two-year-olds

  • 30 hours per week for three and four-year-olds

  • From September 2025: 30 hours for all under-fives

To qualify, most parents must earn between £9,518 and £100,000 per year.

  • 15 hours per week for two-year-olds

  • 15 hours per week for three and four-year-olds

The expanded scheme aims to make childcare more affordable, though some providers warn of potential space shortages due to rising costs.


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