5 h. ago ‘Hi mum!’ The simple WhatsApp text scam costing parents and friends dear

How to beat the scam, from setting up new passwords and telling your bank exactly what you are doing“Hi mum,” the first message starts, “I’ve lost my phone.” It carries on with a tale of woe: for some reason the sender has also been locked out of his or her bank account.Luckily a friend is often on hand to help – it’s their phone that the message comes from, apparently – and if you could just transfer some money to their account that would be great. Alternatively, you might be asked to pay the rent, direct to a landlord, or foot some other urgent bill that has arrived at this time of crisis. Continue reading...

Politics

6 d. ago Schools Bill will result in cheaper uniform costs, ministers claim

MPs have previously raised concerns about the high costs parents face in buying branded items of clothing for uniform.

Politics

8 d. ago 'Nursery costs more than my salary' Parenting in Wales, where childcare is highest in UK

"Nursery costs more than my salary after tax and pension," said one full time working mother of two. Caroline and Matt Stuart could only both afford to return to work full time because Caroline's father looks after their sons two days a week.

Society

9 d. ago Parents with children born after 2014 could be entitled to up to £4,000

The tax scheme allows working parents to save up to £2,000 a year on childcare costs, and up to £4,000 for children with disabilities. But time is running out to claim it

Society

1 week ago Beyonce's mum Tina Knowles stripped naked in brutal police checks for simple traffic offence

She might be the mother of a superstar pop star legend but there's more to Tina Knowles than just being a 'momager' as her new memoir reveals in shocking, graphic detail

Events

1 week ago Parents will be £450 better off thanks to big change happening this week

It's being billed as a lifeline for working parents across the country

Economics

2 w. ago Urgent Easter travel warning as flight delays could cost parents £160

With the Easter break nearing its end in England, students are set to return to school - but families vacationing abroad may be faced with a £160 fine if one thing happens

Events

2 w. ago HMRC warns millions of parents claiming Child Benefit of major change

Many people who are due benefit payments from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) or HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) may see their benefits paid early this week

Events

3 w. ago Parents could be due over £212 each month to help with costs of raising a child

Scottish Child Payment, Child Benefit and Best Start Grants can provide crucial financial support for families.

Economics