BBCNEWS The Context with Christian Fraser July 6, 2024
welcome to the programme. a smaller workforce represents a serious economic challenge. it makes it harder for employers to filljobs. it adds to wage pressures that drive inflation. it holds back growth. it reduces the tax revenues available to fund public services. there is an imperative in helping people back to work. the trouble is many parents in this country can't afford to because many would see their take—home pay wiped out by the £15,000 average annual cost of full—time childcare for a two—year—old. right now, uk childcare costs are double the 0ecd average. the only t...