The UK's financial regulator - more noted for its macroeconomic role - has issued a guide to help families manage the costs of parenthood.
Britain's Financial Service Authority hopes to reach half a million expectant parents with its advice. The guide covers budgeting, available state benefits, the cost of children and childcare, maternity and paternity rights, savings and work. Reuters Hayley Platt talked to Lucy Bearde - a new mother who has been trailing the guide over the past 3 months.Hayley Platt reports.