Starting in September 2025, working parents in England may be eligible for 30 hours of free childcare per week for children aged nine months to four years. To qualify, each parent must earn at least the equivalent of 16 hours per week at the national minimum wage and have an annual income below £100,000. This initiative aims to alleviate childcare costs and support parents in balancing work and family life. Applications can be submitted through the official government website, and the free hours