How would this work in practice with pay, holiday and tax?
Experiments by academy schools — and without Treasury money — are key to solving problems for deprived families
This is not just an issue for parents — employers need to be part of the solution
Parents having two babies at once face financial hit of at least £20,000 in additional costs, according to Twins Trust report
Vice-president vows to make daycare affordable but she would face hurdles in enacting reforms
Seoul to welcome Filipina workers under new scheme designed to encourage women to have children
Employers are failing to meet the eligibility criteria as third party ‘agents’ reap profits, experts warn
Providers say ‘number one concern’ is lack of workers in low-wage sector
Both Labour and the Tories have released their manifestos — which will have the biggest impact on your personal finances?
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More women are juggling paid work with looking after grandchildren
Paying for overnight childcare for employees could increase pressure on new parents to return to their job
Official estimates come as ministers set out pilot scheme repurposing empty school space
The Conservatives are right to focus on the problem — but more than free hours is needed to help both parents and society
Direct financial incentives are defeated by much stronger social trends
Almost a third of children in the country are living in relative poverty, which has increased more than any advanced economy
The Budget and International Women’s Day remind us that the campaign for equality is still far from won
The UK’s childcare crisis is taking another bite out of the older woman’s retirement prospects
These long-overdue changes will have positive economic consequences too
Hunt urged to increase funding for care of three- and four-year-olds to help make up shortfall
Developed economies need to be better prepared for a drop in younger workers
UK chancellor has promised ‘smart’ cuts in his Budget that reward work
The extension of adolescence and higher costs of settling down are increasing the burdens on modern parents
Join Mother Pukka and Pregnant then Screwed on International Women’s Day
Tax law review committee at Institute for Fiscal Studies says high rates act as disincentive for individuals to work
