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The Chancellor delivered the Spring Budget on 6 March 2024, announcing a Budget for long-term growth focused on delivering lower taxes, more investment and better public services.
Summary: Education and social care
In his speech, the Chancellor commented:
"A year ago, I also announced the biggest ever expansion of childcare... this will mean an extra 60,000 parents enter the workforce in the next four years – a tremendous achievement for the Education Secretary.
"Today, in order to support the childcare sector make the new investments it now needs, I am guaranteeing the rates that will be paid to childcare providers to deliver our landmark offer for children over 9 months old for the next two years.
"More people in work and more jobs, sticking to our plan in a long-term Budget for Growth."
The Chancellor announced:
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