Should we pay grandparents for childcare?

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One listener shares how he paid over £12,000 for a used car only to discover it was undriveable. The replacement? Also turned out too dangerous to drive... High childcare costs mean many rely on grandparents - but should they be paid for it? We hear from journalist and mother of two; Eimear McGovern and Dr Casey McGivern – Director of Melted Parents. And we explore what government support is out there for grandparents providing childcare. There's news for small businesses on increased energy price transparency from the Utility Regulator. And we catch up with Rural Support - the charity backing farming families through tough times, delivering hands‑on help and sharp business mentoring. If you have a story or experience you want to share email cfb@bbc.co.uk