3 h. ago Families face £1,076 bill per child for summer holiday childcare

Finding a childcare place during the holidays can be difficult for children with special educational needs and disabilities, survey suggests.

Economics

3 h. ago Families to face rising childcare costs during the summer holidays

The cost of childcare over the six-week summer holiday will rise by at least four per cent across Britain

Society

11 h. ago 'I'm stressed, skint and now I'm dreading the long summer holidays'

Resident agony aunt Coleen Nolan has advice for a reader struggling to make ends meet and is worried about how to keep her children entertained while school's out

Politics

11 h. ago 12 fun things to do with the kids in London over the summer holidays

From the Bard with a touch of Beyoncé to Hobnob ice-cream, Anjana Gosai on keeping everyone from toddlers to teens happy

Politics

11 h. ago Met Office gives heatwave verdict on summer holidays and when 'very warm' weather will hit

The summer of 2025 is twice as likely to be hotter than normal

Society

12 h. ago Subway’s Kids Eat Free deal is back for West Lothian families to tuck into tasty treats

West Lothian residents can enjoy one free kids’ meal with the purchase of any Footlong Sub at participating restaurants in the area, helping to ease the cost of the summer holidays.

Economics

12 h. ago Roman's summer dress 'perfect for evenings on holiday' now 33% off

Roman's Light Blue Floral Border Print Midi Dress is £15 cheaper now as its price has dropped from £45 to £30

Politics

12 h. ago Tourists issued warning over hidden £300 charge in popular European holiday destination as people call it 'disgusting'

Holidaymakers heading to Corfu this summer have been warned of a hidden network charge that could cost them hundreds of pounds before they've even stepped out of the airport. 

Events

13 h. ago Rather be on holiday already? Starmer is flanked by glum ministers at last PMQs before summer break as he dodges on fears of MORE tax hikes

Flanked by glum ministers including Rachel Reeves and Angela Rayner, Keir Starmer was pressed to spell out who will be protected from efforts to fill an estimated £30billion hole in the public finances.

Politics

17 h. ago Rachel Riley’s packing hack to fit over 700 summer holiday looks in one suitcase

The Countdown star Rachel Riley has harnessed the power of maths to make sure she always looks fresh and on point when jetting off abroad, without needing loads of suitcase space

Politics

22 h. ago Germany’s 16 states locked in row over dates of school summer holidays

Two southern states cling to past ruling that children are needed for harvest and claim the latest, most favoured slotGermany’s 16 states are locked in a fierce row over when they are able to take their summer school holidays, with the southernmost two accused of permanently hogging the best slots on the grounds that their children are required to help bring in the harvest.Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg are resisting calls from the other 14 federal states to join the long-held national rotation system of school summer holidays that the other states take part in. Continue reading...

Politics

22 h. ago Ryanair, TUI, BA and easyJet bag pooling guidelines and what it means for Brits

Now with the summer holidays, a travel perk known as 'bag pooling' can be a lifesaver when your bags are overweight, but not every airline accepts this - and here's why

Politics

35 h. ago Brits abroad warned to brace for more summer holiday protests from anti

The anti-tourism movement is quickly gathering pace across Europe with protest groups causing widespread disruption today - and threatening there is more chaos to come

Events

36 h. ago Summer in the city: London's top cultural things to do with kids during the holidays

From magical artworks to spectacular backstage tours, Emily Bryce-Perkins on a cultured way to spend the summer (that won’t leave parents bored)

Politics

37 h. ago Martin Lewis leaves Cat Deeley blushing with VERY rude comment about his measurements as This Morning's viewer phone

Fans tuned into the ITV daytime show as Cat, 48, and Ben, 50, hosted their final week before taking their summer holidays.

Politics

38 h. ago Debenhams' summer sale saves shoppers £85 on this large family

If you're heading on a camping holiday this summer, or staying over night at a festival, this family-sized tent could be just the ticket for camping in comfort and style, while saving over £80

Economics

40 h. ago Spain holidaymakers told not to say these two words this summer

People on holiday in Spain could find themselves embarrassed

Politics

42 h. ago Are Mallorca, Croatia and Provence too hot for summer holidays now? Here's where to book instead

Is the weather in your usual go-to summer hols spot looking too hot to be hospitable? Escape to one of these cooler destinations instead

Politics

63 h. ago Hidden gem Cardigan Bay beach where you can see dolphins from golden sands

Aberporth Beach, split into Dyffryn Beach in the east and Dolwen Beach in the west, is the perfect place to visit with the family in the summer holidays, or at any other time of the year

Politics

65 h. ago People in Dumfries and Galloway encouraged to get on their bikes during summer holidays

Free sessions for beginners and families are being offered across the region thanks to Sustrans’ IBike Dumfries and Galloway project.

Politics