Call to make childcare free for all as nursery bills 'skyrocket'
Katy Morton
Monday, September 5, 2022
A union body is calling for universal free childcare as nursery bills ‘skyrocket’ to over £1,000 a month across England and with costs predicted to rise to £2,000 a month by 2026.
![The TUC warns that if childcare costs continue to rise at the same rate, some areas in England could see bills increase to £2,000 a month by 2026, PHOTO Adobe Stock](/media/88509/children-painting-nursery.jpg?&width=780&quality=60)
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