The Sun
I’m a 24-year-old mum-of-three on UC but I’m begging strangers online for help
A YOUNG mother works at Tesco but is now begging strangers online for help. Cerys Elizabeth, a 24-year-old from Wales, is currently on a journey to b…
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Working Mum Faces Job Loss Over Childcare Benefit Review
Working Mother in Wales Faces Childcare Crisis A working mother in Wales is facing a potential crisis after receiving a notification that her free childcare may be revoked due to insufficient working hours. Cerys, a mother of three, works 15 hours a week for her job, but consistently puts in 10-20 hours of overtime. Despite this, officials say her total hours may not meet the criteria for the free childcare program. "They're talking about taking £500-£600 a month away from me because of my earnings from work," Cerys says in her video. "If I lose the free childcare, I will have to quit my job because my childcare costs will be £13.50 an hour, more than I earn." Cerys's situation highlights the precarious financial position of many working parents who rely on government support to afford childcare. The potential loss of free childcare for Cerys could impact not only her family's finances but also her ability to continue working. Her story underscores the need for a more flexible and supportive system for working parents in Wales and the UK as a whole. The government is reviewing the case, and a decision is pending.
The Scottish Sun
I’m a 24-year-old mum-of-three on UC but I’m begging strangers online for help
A YOUNG mother works at Tesco but is now begging strangers online for help. Cerys Elizabeth, a 24-year-old from Wales, is currently on a journey to b…
The Irish Sun
I’m a 24-year-old mum-of-three on UC but I’m begging strangers online for help
A YOUNG mother works at Tesco but is now begging strangers online for help. Cerys Elizabeth, a 24-year-old from Wales, is currently on a journey to b…
