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Daycare Trust welcomes Government rethink on childcare vouchers
Daycare Trust warmly welcomes news that the Government has responded to concerns raised by families and the childcare sector by rethinking their decision to abolish tax relief on childcare vouchers.
This decision means that basic rate tax payers will continue to receive tax relief on childcare vouchers which can save them up to £962 per year against the cost of childcare - an expensive but essential commodity for many families.
The changes also mean that the benefit for higher rate tax payers will be halved, bringing them into line with the relief received by basic rate tax payers. Daycare Trust agrees that the highest earners should not continue to receive more help than lower income families.
Emma Knights, joint Chief Executive of Daycare Trust, said:
"We at Daycare Trust are delighted that the Government has listened to feedback about their decision to scrap childcare vouchers. We very much welcome the news that parents can continue to rely on the support available through Childcare Vouchers and that all parents will obtain the same level of benefit.
We hope to hear shortly about the timetable for the expansion of free early education places for two year olds - these are a very important part of the Government's commitment to improving and extending childcare."
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NOTES TO EDITORS
Daycare Trust is the national childcare charity, campaigning for quality affordable accessible childcare for all and raising the voices of children, parents and carers. We advise parents and carers, providers, employers, trade unions and policymakers on childcare issues. We recognise that everyone is unique and we value difference in our communities. We listen to all views and are committed to act without prejudice.
Daycare Trust runs an Information Line on 0845 872 6251, open Mon, Tue, Thu & Fri 10.00am-1.00pm & 2.00pm-5.00pm, Wed 2.00pm-5.00pm (only). Parents can also visit www.daycaretrust.org.uk and www.payingforchildcare.org.uk for information.
Daycare Trust is a member of the Campaign to End Child Poverty, www.ecpc.org.uk.
For further information, contact press office at Daycare Trust on 020 7840 3350 or 07973 291 112.
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