On a glorious morning in Stockport, the streets are buzzing with families enjoying the last days of summer. But for some parents here, heart-breaking decisions are having to be made about whether to have more children - as the cost of living and the expense of childcare soars.
Like for mum-of-two Lauren Spriggs, who has made the decision with her husband not to have another baby. They'd love to grow their family, but say the price of nursery is stopping them.
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