Home About Us News Insights News and Insights “Very challenging and the most stressful time of my life”: Major study highlights childcare challenges exacerbated by Covid-19 Press Release26th November 2020 Parents outline childcare challenges during Covid-19 - childcare providers also struggling to make ends meet. UK Government Spending Review – opportunity missed to support families most at risk of poverty Policy Insight25th November 2020 Measures announced include a £280 billion package to support recovery from Covid-19. Backdating Childcare Vouchers explained Policy Insight20th November 2020 Make the most of the financial savings from the Childcare Voucher scheme. Employers For Childcare helps parents identify £12.6 million in financial savings Press Release17th November 2020 Annual Social Impact Report published on Social Enterprise Day 2020. All Party Group on Early Education and Childcare focuses on importance of childcare to the economy and maternal employment Policy Insight12th November 2020 Access to childcare has a significant impact on maternal employment and will be key to economic recovery. New Real Living Wage rates set for 2020/21 Policy Insight10th November 2020 Individuals who work for almost 7,000 Real Living Wage Employers are set for a pay increase as the new Real Living Wage rates rise across the UK. Furlough scheme now extended until end of March 2021 and further support for the self-employed Policy Insight5th November 2020 Under the scheme eligible employees will receive 80% of their usual salary for hours not worked and support for the self-employed has been enhanced. An update on Tax Credit support for childcare during COVID-19 Policy Insight27th October 2020 Updated information for anyone in receipt of Tax Credits to assist with childcare costs. Claim working from home tax relief for increased household costs Policy Insight27th October 2020 Working from home tax relief claims can now be completed by employees online. Welcome news for Universal Credit claimants whose monthly pay day can vary Policy Insight23rd October 2020 Universal Credit is changing the way it treats monthly paid income, which will benefit many claimants whose date of pay can vary. 12345…27
