On a glorious morning in Stockport, the streets are buzzing with families enjoying the last days of summer. But for some parents here, heart-breaking decisions are having to be made about whether to have more children - as the cost of living and the expense of childcare soars.
Like for mum-of-two Lauren Spriggs, who has made the decision with her husband not to have another baby. They'd love to grow their family, but say the price of nursery is stopping them. READ MORE:Frankie & Benny's slammed after only offering free food to certain struggling families And parents like Lauren aren't alone.
A recent survey by charity Pregnant then Screwed revealed that of 28,000 women who already a child, or children, 62 per cent said that childcare costs were either the main reason, or a factor in their decision, not to have any more.
As the average cost of putting a child in nursery part-time rose to over £7,000, up by 2.5 per cent for children under the age of two from last year, coupled with rocketing energy and fuel bills, it seems hardly surprising many parents are having to choose.
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