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Hundreds of thousands of families set to benefit as working parents of 9-month-olds can now apply for government-funded childcare for first time.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Working families can save up to £2,000 a year on their childcare bills with Tax-Free Childcare.
HMRC is encouraging families across the UK to not miss the opportunity for government-funded help towards their childcare costs.
Package of measures will increase childcare support for parents, boost the number of childminders and drive take up of childcare offers, to address rising costs.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Multi-million pound investment to create more Family Hubs across the country, building on a manifesto commitment
Families that benefit from government-funded childcare support were given a boost today as the government announced that they would not lose out due to coronavirus (COVID-19).
Parents are urged to make the most of government support for childcare costs this summer.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
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