Tories would expand free childcare to high earners, Badenoch says

UK · 2026-10-03

1. Step 1 · The triggerthe government proposes a £700m expansion of free childcare, removing the £100k income cap
2. Step 2 · Knock-ondemand for nursery and childcare places rises as more high-earning families become eligible
3. Step 3 · Knock-onchildcare providers face tighter capacity and may raise prices or wages to attract/retain staff
4. Step 4 · Reaches youSMEs employing working parents see reduced absenteeism and staff churn, but those relying on childcare services may face higher input costs

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Source: theguardian.com

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