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Tories pledge to scrap £100,000 childcare tax trap
Original: childcare cliff edge
The Conservatives have vowed to abolish the £100,000 earnings threshold that leaves many higher-earning UK families losing childcare support. Parents face a steep drop-off in subsidised childcare once income crosses the limit, a problem described as a cliff edge that makes working extra hours counterproductive. The pledge is part of the party's pitch to higher earners ahead of the next election, with debate focusing on fairness and the cost to the Treasury.
Why now: The Conservatives have just announced the policy, prompting debate about childcare costs and tax fairness in the UK.
Conservative PartyUK TreasuryUK childcare system
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Evidence
- Tories vow to scrap £100,000 ‘tax trap’ for UK’s higher earners · Financial Times
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