Universal Credit childcare costs are increasing by nearly 50 per cent from today
Parents receiving Universal Credit will see a major increase in their payments from today resulting in up to £522 extra a month.
Previously, childcare payments were capped at £646 for one child or £1,108 for two or more children. The government is also helping parents cover the cost for the first month of childcare when they either enter work or increase their hours offering up to 85 per cent of childcare costs back before monthly bills are due.
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