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HMRC ‘needs to do more to inform taxpayers of responsibilities’
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New mothers and employers are navigating new and evolving patterns of work
Access to childcare is a challenge that ultimately affects everyone. What role can employers and policymakers play?
Just over a year after the ruling overturning Roe vs Wade, debate over ‘baby boxes’ is heated
As millions brace for the impact of more expensive home loans, here’s my don’t panic guide to what happens next
Ambitious plans are one thing but the question of costs and detail remains
IFS analysis shows chancellor’s policy package will have a high price tag for relatively limited gains
VW to invest €180bn over next 5 years to manufacture its own electric vehicle batteries and expand
Famous red briefcase changed to a baby toy bag
Plan to offer free care for children from 9 months to 4 years will leave nurseries heavily reliant on government for income
Announcing more hours is one thing but actually accessing them is quite another
Zero-to-18 provision represents a significant shift
Moves to boost tax breaks on pensions, ease childcare costs and support household energy bills
Increase of early years entitlements part of a suite of measures aimed at making childcare more affordable
£9,000 a year can be saved tax free for youngsters
Citizens Advice says squeeze has occurred because of limit on universal credit funds
Personal finance coverage in a year dominated by inflation and geopolitical risks
We asked people about their experiences of childcare and their views on the UK system
The chancellor is applying the biggest tax squeeze to the middle classes, not the wealthiest
Government funding for childcare being undercut by tax burden, survey warns
Tax freezes and increased childcare costs mean parents are being squeezed at both ends
The high cost and inflexibility of childcare is sending parents into meltdown
Pre-school provision suffering from a debilitating mix of under-investment, rising bills, shortages of qualified people and low morale
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