The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has raised how much parents on Universal Credit can claim for childcare – up to £951 a month for one child and £1,630 for two or more children. This is an increase of 47% from the previous limits, which were £646 for one child or £1,108 for two or more children.
The Government is also helping eligible parents cover the costs for the first month of childcare when they enter work or increase their hours.
