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Rachel Wait

Return to work vs childcare costs: is it financially worth returning to work after a baby?

mum working from home on laptop while holding young child

If you've recently had a baby, you might be weighing up returning to work with the cost of childcare to see which is best for your family. 

Given that average childcare costs in the UK are soaring and the cost of raising a child is becoming increasingly expensive, it’s no wonder that many parents feel they cannot afford to return to work.

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