Some parents are spending more on childcare than their mortgage.

Putting children into nursery care can push
families to the financial brink
(Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

Some parents are parting with more than half of their salary each month on childcare.

In some areas of the UK, households are having to spend more on putting their child or children into nursery care than on their mortgage.

London is the most expensive city, with average fees an eye-watering £1,383 per month, almost £600 dearer than Glasgow.

By Mark Dorman.

Full story at Yahoo News.