The average cost of childcare in the UK now has reached £15,000 for full-time nursery for a child under two, according to the charity Coram. Those choosing to go with a childminder instead face paying £13,000 a year and Coram says costs have risen by 5.9% in the last year, reports the BBC.
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is about to unveil his Budget which it has been reported, could extend free childcare for under-twos in England.
Speaking on Sunday Chancellor Jeremy Hunt said the budget would help break down barriers to work.
