Jeremy Hunt promised a major expansion in state-funded childcare in Budget measures aimed at boosting economic growth.<br /><br />The Chancellor said a recession would be avoided and inflation would fall dramatically as the economy was “proving the doubters wrong”.<br /><br />In an effort to remove barriers to work, he promised up to 30 hours a week of free childcare for eligible households in England with children as young as nine months, expanding the current policy.<br /><br />Mr Hunt also confirmed the energy price guarantee will remain at £2,500 until June.
