UK Government Orders Review of Hidden Childcare Costs
The UK Education Secretary has ordered a review into hidden childcare costs that are impacting parents, with the competition watchdog also set to examine the childcare market. This initiative aims to address concerns about transparency and affordability in the sector.
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Education secretary to order review of hidden childcare costs
Bridget Phillipson will ask the competition watchdog to examine costs that families are still facing in government-funded free childcare.
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Order by education secretary Bridget Phillipson set to come as ministers seek to tackle rising living costs
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Education secretary asks UK watchdog to look into nursery practices, including non-refundable deposits Bridget Phillipson, the education secretary, is ordering a competition review of hidden childcare charges amid concerns parents are being hit with extra charges, despite the government’s flagship expansion of funded childcare hours. Phillipson has written to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) asking it to examine practices including non-refundable deposits, compulsory add-ons and re...
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