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What is the Coram charity?

Coram is a long-established children's charity in the UK, dedicated to improving the lives of children and young people. They conduct research and campaign on issues like childcare affordability and availability. Their annual reports, like the one mentioned in the story, are a key source of data on childcare costs across England.

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