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Labour’s free childcare revolution expected to close nurseries and push up prices

Labour’s free childcare revolution expected to close nurseries and push up prices

Ministers say 30 free hours of childcare will have 'huge benefits'. But childcare providers say underfunding means many will struggle to offer it

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