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UK Tories propose £700m childcare expansion for high earners ahead of conference
Guardian WorldLO·GB·2 days ago
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch announced a policy to remove the £100,000 income threshold where childcare benefits abruptly end, framing it as rewarding hard work. The proposal is part of an election campaign pledge, with details on funding and implementation still unclear. This signals a shift in Tory welfare policy aimed at middle-income families.