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Have the 30 hours of funded childcare brought down costs for parents?

BBC Business March 18, 2026 · 8:11 am Read Original
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Have the 30 hours of funded childcare brought down costs for parents?

Free childcare support for working parents varies across the UK, depending on the child's age.

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Source BBC Business
Published Mar 18, 2026 · 8:11 am
Article ID 31pcbqz
Original URL Open source
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