Free childcare rollout should be extended to non-working parents'
Minimum earnings eligibility for 30 free childcare hours leaves many disadvantaged children unable to access early years childcare, prompting calls for a universal entitlement.
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UK expands government-funded 30 hours weekly childcare to nine-month–four-year-olds, saving parents about £7,500 annually while public donations support independent journalism without paywalls.
More parents to get childcare funding as nurseries struggle with demand
England now funds 30 hours term-time childcare for children nine months to four years, saving parents money but causing waiting lists and nursery staffing strains.
