Matt Hancock says lockdown fines for families caught travelling for childcare could be reviewed

Matt Hancock says the Government could review ALL penalty fines issued to families caught travelling ‘for childcare reasons’ during the lockdown after Dominic Cummings journey as vicar demanded answers in daily press conference The Health Secretary suggested penalties could be reviewed by the Treasury  Cummings had justified the March 27 journey on childcare grounds Martin … Read more

Grandparents can keep state pension credits for childcare in lockdown

Grandparents can keep state pension credits worth £260 a year if they are childminding over phone or video chat Normal family care arrangements have been upended by Covid-19 restrictions Grandparents keeping children occupied by phone or video can still claim valuable pension credits  Find out the rules and how to apply for credits below  By … Read more

Chancellor missed an opportunity to help parents with above-inflation rises in childcare costs

Chancellor Rishi Sunak ignored calls to increase financial support for parents in the Budget last week.  Last year, the Conservatives pledged to create a fund to create more affordable childcare. The cost of childcare has outstripped inflation in the last year and many parents face the prospect of giving up work, thanks to the struggles … Read more