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flag The UK will launch a £6,000 annual military childcare scheme in Scotland in Sept. 2026, aiming to boost armed forces retention and recruitment.

flag The UK government is launching a military childcare scheme in Scotland in September 2026, providing up to £6,000 annually for families to cover 30 hours of childcare per week for children aged nine months to three years. flag The initiative aims to close the disparity in support between Scotland and England, where similar benefits already exist. flag Defended by officials as crucial for improving armed forces retention, morale, and recruitment, the program is part of broader reforms including a major pay rise and a new housing strategy. flag While the Scottish Government highlighted its existing investment in early learning—offering 1,140 hours of funded childcare annually—it reiterated that the MoD has authority over military personnel benefits.

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