Money

Help with childcare costs - do you qualify?

If you work and pay for childcare you may be able to get tax credits to help with the costs

Childcare vouchers

Some employers offer childcare voucher schemes which allow parents to pay for childcare out of their pre-tax income - with a potential saving of more than £1,000 each year.

Help with childcare costs - how many hours to work?

Can you claim if you don't work 16 hours a week?

How to claim help with childcare costs

You can only claim help with childcare costs if you've already arranged your childcare. You can't claim in advance.

What is registered childcare?

To claim help with childcare costs you will need to use registered and approved childcare

Help with childcare costs - which childcare qualifies?

You must use registered or approved childcare

Help with childcare costs - do you qualify?

If you work and pay for childcare you may be able to get tax credits to help with the costs.

Paternity rights

Are you entitled to paid time off to help with your baby?

Maternity rights

Your guide to pregnancy benefits and maternity pay.

Child Benefit

If you’re bringing up a family in the UK, you can claim around £1,000 a year for your first child, and more than £600 for each of your other children.

FSA Parent's guide to money

Straight talking advice from the Financial Services Authority. Read more...

Money tips for single parents

How to do the sums when you are on your own.

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