The Low Incomes Tax Reform Group has published an article entitled "Childcare Vouchers - Still a trap for many". Please read this article before deciding whether childcare vouchers will be beneficial to you.
For those due to give birth after 5 April 2009, once you're 25 weeks pregnant, you may be eligible for this one-off tax-free government grant. Click on title.....
It should also be noted that female employees whose expected week of childbirth begins on or after 5 October 2008 will enjoy the same contractual benefits during Additional Maternity Leave as they do during Ordinary Maternity Leave.