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'We feel the pressure juggling holiday logistics'
Parents say childcare costs, unpaid leave and SEND support gaps make summer holidays harder
July 25, 2026The borough where families are slowly disappearing
Islington is a snapshot of a trend playing out across inner London, Britain and much of the world.
July 22, 2026Guidance needed for families reclaiming childcare
Some families have had problems claiming back cash as part of the pilot scheme.
July 18, 2026Demand at baby bank 'has never been higher'
The founder says rising childcare costs mean many of those they help are in work but struggling.
June 15, 2026'Lives still at risk' from unregulated baby sleep industry after BBC investigation
'Families deserve clarity about the qualifications and training of those caring for their children'
June 8, 2026'My husband might give up work to care for our kids' - nursery bills in Wales highest in Britain
Parents in Wales say the cost of childcare is one of their biggest worries ahead of the election.
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'We feel the pressure juggling holiday logistics'
Amy Nelson (r) is self-employed, and can't take time off work to juggle childcare for her three children Parents say the six-week summer holiday is forcing them to take annual leave, change working h
The borough where families are slowly disappearing
Tiphanie Frutuoso and her husband had their first baby this year and are moving out of London back to Luxembourg, partly because childcare is free Islington seems, on the surface, a family-friendly a
Guidance needed for families reclaiming childcare
Fiona Vacher says the government could provide a bit more information on what needs submitting More guidance for parents claiming back money from the government's childcare funding scheme is needed,
Demand at baby bank 'has never been higher'
The founder of a community organisation which provides free clothes, toys and equipment for children said demand had "never been higher". Hartlepool Baby Bank sees about 150 families a week which is