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Hundreds of thousands of families set to benefit as working parents of 9-month-olds can now apply for government-funded childcare for first time.

• Updated: 12 May 2024

Working families can save up to £2,000 a year on their childcare bills with Tax-Free Childcare.

• Updated: 10 October 2023

HMRC is encouraging families across the UK to not miss the opportunity for government-funded help towards their childcare costs.

• Updated: 18 October 2022

Package of measures will increase childcare support for parents, boost the number of childminders and drive take up of childcare offers, to address rising costs.

• Updated: 4 July 2022

Multi-million pound investment to create more Family Hubs across the country, building on a manifesto commitment

• Updated: 19 August 2021

Families that benefit from government-funded childcare support were given a boost today as the government announced that they would not lose out due to coronavirus (COVID-19).

• Updated: 5 August 2020

Parents are urged to make the most of government support for childcare costs this summer.

• Updated: 26 June 2018