Childcare costs rise seven times faster than income

Joe Lepper
Friday, October 20, 2017

Childcare costs have increased up to seven times faster than wages in some areas since 2008, analysis by the Trades Union Congress (TUC) has revealed.

Childcare costs in London rose 7.4 times faster than wages in the eight years to 2016. Picture: Shutterstock
Childcare costs in London rose 7.4 times faster than wages in the eight years to 2016. Picture: Shutterstock

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