General Article Families spend a third of their income on childcare – UK most expensive in the world

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There are lots of great things about living in the UK… roast dinners, afternoon tea and our polite and friendly attitude.  However it seems that our childcare costs are letting the side down! It has been revealed that we have the most expensive childcare in the world, according to a study by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).  

‘A full-time nursery place for a child under two costs an eye-watering £222 a week, meaning working families are now spending £11,300 a ...

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