'My husband might give up work to care for our kids' - nursery bills in Wales highest in Britain
Parents in Wales say the cost of childcare is one of their biggest worries ahead of the election.
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"But the cost of childcare is the main concern about having them... And I think a lot of the mums that I speak to are in the same situation."
— Charlotte Seddon , Other
"It's a bit upsetting to be honest because when you think about how it goes, we're all part of the United Kingdom, so you feel like it should be all for one."
— Amy Doyle , Other
"I feel incredibly fortunate but I appreciate that just living a few houses down can make such a difference in this time of your life."
— Elouise Hill , Other
"She said parents in Wales were paying upwards of £500 a month more than parents in England."
— Charlotte Forrester , Executive
Key People
New resident of Flintshire adjusting to childcare differences between Wales and England.
Owner of nurseries in Cardiff and Bath discussing childcare cost disparities.
Mum-of-two concerned about high childcare costs in Wales.
Parent in England grateful for available childcare benefits.
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Parents in Wales say the cost of childcare is one of their biggest worries ahead of the election.
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