Massive boost to childcare payments marks first step in largest ever expansion of childcare

Wednesday, 31 May 2023 00:01

Universal Credit’s maximum childcare payments will rise nearly 50% – up to £1,630 per month – from 28 June Additional support worth up to £522 a month for families Many parents will get help from DWP immediately with their first bill – instead of in arrears – to help them manage their budgets Comes alongside plans to boost childcare workforce to deliver historic expansion of free childcare from nine months to the start of school As part of the...Request free trial