How parents on Universal Credit can get a £1,769 boost towards childcare

PARENTS on Universal Credit can get a £1,769 monthly boost towards the cost of childcare.

Anyone claiming the benefit and working or who has been offered paid work can get up to 85% of costs refunded or paid up front.

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The boon comes via the childcare element of Universal Credit, with parents eligible for different amounts based on their circumstances.

The childcare element rose on April 7 by 1.7% ...