Research & Policy Briefings A Life Raft for Women’s Equality - Childcare in the Universal Credit 27 MARCH 2012 In this briefing you will find: Information on the Coalition Government's proposed changes to the Universal Credit system and the effects on the childcare element of the tax credits that low income households will receive Concerns that the Fawcett Society has about the proposed changes including the fact that it still only covers 70% of childcare costs Link to the Report: A Life Raft - Childcare in the Universal Credit Manage Cookie Preferences