UK Policy Briefing
Westminster Hall Debate Relating to Funding and Affordability of Childcare A Briefing from the UK Women’s Budget Group.
Our childcare system is in crisis. Even prior to the pandemic it was not fit for purpose and was failing to meet the needs of children, parents, and the economy. Covid and the Government’s response has exacerbated these problems.
A system of high quality, free, universal childcare would deliver significant long-term benefits for children, parents, and the wider economy.
Read our briefing which calculates the cost of implementing a high quality, free universal childcare system.
The Women’s Budget Group are pleased to have submitted the following responses to the Labour Party’s National Policy Forum.
A pre budget briefing from the UK Women’s Budget Group – October 2021
WBG responds to reports that the Labour Party has ruled out universal childcare.
WBG's response to recent reports suggesting that the Treasury is considering expanding the current early years offer for parents.