London’s childcare crisis leaves working parents facing ‘constant juggle’ this summer @TheLondonStandard

Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

Goodbye 'Working From Home'… hello 'Working From Playgrounds' 🛝

With summer camp costs pushing hundreds of pounds a week and limited workplace annual leave, London parents spoke to The Standard’s Madelaine Dowds about what it’s really like taking work calls from park benches during the six-week school break.

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