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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
Lifestyle
Emma Gill

'We need help now' say parents as free childcare plan delayed until 2025

Parents say the plan to offer free childcare to under fives need to come now and not in two years.

With headlines circling on Wednesday morning about the budget bringing good news for families facing 'extortionate' childcare costs, many were hoping for some quick relief.

But while Chancellor Jeremy Hunt confirmed the funding for younger children, it's going to take a long time for people to benefit.

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