A study shows a lack of affordable and accessible childcare is costing us £27 billion a year because mums are missing out on £9.4 billion in earnings.
Lack of affordable and accessible childcare is costing us £27 billion a year, withSome 1.5 million mothers would work more hours if they had suitable childcare, while 470,000 have quit work entirely to look after their children, according to the Centre for Progressive Policy .
It welcomed a government decision in December to recognise that childcare facilities are vital infrastructure, opening the door for local councils to force homes’ developers to pay towards them.
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