Minimum wage proves insufficient as childcare costs soar

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Childcare fees have rocketed by 42% over the last six years and can comprise up to 45% of the cost of a child.

The figure is more than double the official inflation rate between 2008 and 2014, and means many families, particularly those on the minimum wage, are struggling to cope with financial commitments ...

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