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On today's Call You and Yours, we're asking - how is childcare working for you?

Childcare costs are much higher in the UK than in other developed countries, making it harder for women, in particular, to stay in the workplace and progress their careers. Childcare providers have written to the Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, urging him to make childcare a priority in the Spring budget.

The CBI, the Confederation of British Industry, is warning that childcare provision in the UK is at crisis point. They say it's a big problem for the families affected and that businesses are losing out on valuable talent, making the economy weaker.

The Office for National Statistics says there are 1.7 million people currently economically inactive who would like to work with 21 percent of them citing caring responsibilities as the main reason behind it. Almost a third of mothers with a child aged 14 or under, say they've reduced their working hours for childcare reasons.

We want to know how you're coping with the cost of childcare. What's your experience of trying to find the childcare you need where you live?

Call us now on 03700 100 44. Lines are open at 11 am on Tuesday March 7th. You can also email us now at youandyours@bbc.co.uk

Don't forget to include your number so we can call you back.

Presenter: Winifred Robinson
Producer: Tara Holmes