Families had hoped today's budget would bring immediate financial help with childcare costs
With headlines circling on Wednesday morning about the budget bringing good news for families facing 'extortionate' childcare costs, many were hoping for some quick relief.
One worker, who didn't wish to be named and has a one year old in nursery, said: "The headlines on Wednesday morning would have excited working parents across the country. "Great news finally but could do with it right now. I got declined a job due to childcare," said one mum.In his announcement, Jeremy Hunt told the Commons: “I today announce that in eligible households where all adults are working at least 16 hours, we will introduce 30 hours of free childcare not just for three- and four-year-olds, but for every single child over the age of nine months.
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