Parents forced to borrow money while waiting for funds, says Save the ChildrenDesign flaws in the way universal credit supports families with the cost of childcare are pushing low-income parents hundreds of pounds into debt “just for getting a new job”, according to Save the Children.The charity said the requirement by childcare providers for costs to be paid in advance – as much as £1,000 a month for a full-time place for a one-year-old on average in England – leaves families out of pocket for weeks and risks tipping them “over the financial precipice”. Continue reading…
Via: Universal credit flaws inflict childcare costs on new workers
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