Article 690QR Childcare costs forcing parents in England to delay or forgo another baby

Childcare costs forcing parents in England to delay or forgo another baby

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Survey also finds 32% of parents with children under four are having to cut down on essentials such as groceries as costs rise

Most parents with young children would delay having another due to nursery costs that are already forcing some to cut down on essentials, according to new research released amid growing calls for sweeping reforms to childcare.

With the chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, looking at measures that could reduce childcare costs, which are some of the most expensive in the world, prominent providers are to hand a joint letter to Downing Street demanding action on increasing state help, improving care standards and creating a simpler system of assistance for new parents.

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