News and Insights

Second part of cost of living payment confirmed for households in receipt of means tested benefits


4th October 2022

Government provides further information on payment to support low-income households during cost of living crisis.

Republic of Ireland Budget 2023 announces increased funding for childcare

Policy Insight
27th September 2022

Increased subsidies will reduce childcare fees for parents by up to 25% from January 2023.

The Growth Plan 2022 – how does the Chancellor’s new ‘mini-budget’ affect you?

Policy Insight
27th September 2022

Find out how the tax cuts and other measures announced in the mini Budget will affect parents and families.

Republic of Ireland Children’s Minister aims to substantially reduce childcare fees for parents

Policy Insight
16th September 2022

Minister aims to increase subsidies to reduce childcare fees for parents in the Republic of Ireland in this month’s Budget.

Have your say in independent review of childcare services in Northern Ireland

Policy Insight
13th September 2022

Surveys now open for childcare providers and parents in Northern Ireland to inform development of new Childcare Strategy.

All Party Group highlights importance of progress on new Childcare Strategy for Northern Ireland

Policy Insight
8th September 2022

Report of September 2022 meeting of the All Party Group on Early Education and Childcare.

Employers – ensure you complete a Basic Earnings Assessment for your employees at the start of each tax year

Policy Insight
8th September 2022

A Basis Earnings Assessment is needed to ensure employees can receive the right amount of Childcare Vouchers.

Update on Childcare Strategy developments and proposal for 22.5 hours of funded pre-school education for every child

Policy Insight
7th September 2022

Education Minister Michelle McIlveen announces proposal to offer every child 22.5 hours of funded pre-school education.

New ‘Guide to Childcare’ launched for employers

Press Release
6th September 2022

New guidance for employers to help ensure their staff are accessing financial support with registered childcare costs.

An update on cost of living payments for households across the UK

Policy Insight
5th September 2022

When will the cost of living payments be made?