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Money Box Live: childcare

How are new arrangements for childcare payments that arrive in April going to affect parents in England?

New arrangements for childcare payments come into force in April in England. How will the new arrangements affect parents? Are they going to be better or worse off?

The Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced extended support for parents of pre-school children in 2023. But many parents say the payments are still too low or that there aren’t enough places available.

Felicity Hannah is joined by Ellen Broome of the children's charity Coram, and Jonathan Broadbery, Director of Policy at the National Day Nurseries Association.

Presenter: Felicity Hannah
Producers: Will Harris and Neil Morrow
Editor: Beatrice Pickup

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Wed 13 Mar 2024 15:00

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