Nearly 30% of eligible working families are failing to access free childcare hours they're entitled to, according to government data analysed by UK Debt Expert , effectively paying a "confusion tax" that could cost them thousands each year.
Of the almost 1.3 million children of all ages eligible for free childcare hours , more than 340,000 are not registered.
As a working parent, establishing and maintaining a robust online presence is essential for your business's growth, whether you're launching a new venture or expanding an existing one. However, balancing these responsibilities alongside family commitments can quickly become overwhelming. Fortunately, leveraging professional digital marketing services or partnering with an experienced seo...
Working from home is becoming increasingly popular in 2025, especially among moms who want to combine professional activities with caring for their families. Modern technologies, flexible schedules, and access to the global market make it possible to find remote work that matches your skills and interests. Let's look at the best work from home opportunities for mums in London and other UK...
For mums juggling the dual responsibilities of family and career, flexible work hours are not just a convenience; they're a necessity. Working from home allows the flexibility to manage schedules around school runs, nap times, and family commitments. This can be achieved through setting up a home office, where work can be paused and resumed according to family...
Single parents with a mortgage in Brighton are worse off financially across the UK, faced with an average growing monthly debt of -£900.
In 14 out of the 100 most populated UK towns and cities, single working parents with a mortgage appear to be accumulating debt each month - before paying for bills, food and clothing.
Balancing Business and Personal workloads to create a memorable summer break.
The summer holidays are fast approaching and although they bring joy and excitement to children across the UK, for parents who run their own businesses it can be a very stressful time trying to juggle both business and work commitments along with spending time as a family making memories. As a mum of 2...
As part of one of the Prime Minister’s five key priorities to grow the economy, low-earning parents on Universal Credit are set to benefit from up to a £522 monthly boost to cover childcare costs – making it easier for them to get back to work or increase their hours.
Universal Credit childcare payments rise today by almost 50%, up to £951 for one child or £1,630 for two or more
The Balancing Act: Half of UK parents (51%) admit their job prevents them from maintaining a healthy work-life balance when it comes to their children and 70% wish they had more time for their kids
The Need for Change: Self-employment ranked as the most attractive (33%) among parents looking for new careers to allow them a better work-parenting balance
85% of UK workers say being able to work remotely - fully or hybrid - is saving them money
Biggest savings are on travel and food
People are using money to boost savings and to cope with inflation
The overwhelming majority of Brits in fully remote or hybrid roles say the ability to work remotely is helping them save money. The new findings, from...
