Submitted on Tuesday 31st May 2022
Rejected on Monday 6th June 2022
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Remove the cap on tax-free childcare
Working parents currently qualify for tax-free childcare up to £500 per quarter. The average cost of full-time childcare for a child up to the age of 2 is in excess of £14,000 per year and more in some areas. Nursery prices are rising meaning this now covers only around 3 days.
Everyone is aware that the cost of living is rocketing. Our economic system is now geared towards having both parents in work simply to pay the bills, particularly in areas with high housing costs. A lot of parents already have no choice but to sacrifice time with their young children. We have some of the most expensive childcare in Europe. Please help working families by removing the £500 cap to allow tax free childcare on the full nursery bill.
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You may wish to sign this petition which calls for the same action: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/602389
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