MPs called for better support for working fathers to help them care for their children.

Fathers wanting to share childcare are being failed

The cost of childcare for young children has increased up to seven times faster than wages over the past few years, a new study reveals.

Wages not keeping pace with 'spiralling' childcare costs

The government's 30 hours free childcare scheme will come into effect from 1 September, here's what you need to know.

A survey for ITV News has found 15% of nurseries across England will not be offering 30 hours free childcare because of funding shortfalls.

Survey indicates more than one fifth of nurseries could shun the scheme over fears it will leave them out of pocket.

The state must stop it's so-called 'nannying' of British parents and ditch free care, the Institute of Economic Affairs publication says. 


Some staff have even left their jobs because they cannot afford childcare, a business group has said.

Child care providers have said they may have to close because of the government's plan to introduce 30 hours of free nursery provision. 

Over half of childcare providers expect the government's plan to have a negative financial impact on their business, a survey has revealed.

Financial worries, lack of awareness and an unwillingness by women to share their maternity leave seen as reasons for limited uptake.

With nearly half of all first-time mothers not knowing what help is available to them, are you getting the maximum bang for your buck?

Social Mobility and Child Poverty research shows half of first time mothers do not know what Childcare is available to them.