4 h. ago Tesco announces extra support for children and families facing hunger over the school holidays this summer

With the school holidays now underway, Tesco is providing extra help to support children and their families this summer, as part of its Stronger Starts programme. The initiatives are in response to the crucial need to support children who would normally receive free school meals during term time and are therefore at risk of missing meals during the holiday period.

Society

27 h. ago Gulliver’s World 2025 overnight stay and theme park deal from £139 for four

The 2025 school holiday deal includes a family sleepover inside the Warrington theme park grounds – and prices start at £139 for four

Economics

3 d. ago Holidaymakers warned over Booking.com holiday scam that could lose you THOUSANDS

With the school holidays just around the corner, many Brits will have booked a summer getaway. But tourists have been urged to be careful.

Events

4 d. ago Italy travel consultant shares 'best time' to visit to 'get sun and beat crowds'

A travel consultant has shared the best times you should travel to Italy if you're not bound by things like school holidays - and you may be shocked to hear when she recommends

Politics

6 d. ago The rules on taking children out of school for a term time holiday

Parents can save hundreds, if not thousands of pounds, by taking holidays in term time. But they risk fines and disrupting their child's education

Politics

7 d. ago Plenty of family fun at Vue Livingston this school summer holiday

One adventure that’s simply out of this world, landing into Vue just in time for the summer break is the latest heartfelt and hilarious release from Pixar, Elio.

Politics

7 d. ago Plenty of summer family fun at Vue venues across Scotland this school holiday

Family favourites and animated adventures are heading to the big screen this summer holiday at Vue venues across Scotland, offering ample opportunity for families to spend quality time together now that the school year has ended.

Politics

7 d. ago New school summer holiday start date may impact Royal Welsh Show

Critics say new summer break dates could reduce attendance at one Wales' biggest events

Culture

8 d. ago One in four parents happy to pay a fine to take children on term

An estimated two million parents anticipate taking their children out of school for summer holiday this year

Society

9 d. ago Lanarkshire youngsters can feel safer over school summer holidays thanks to new Fearless campaign

Initiative focused on encouraging pro-social choices, preventing violence and raising awareness about the risks of illegal off-road biking.

Politics

1 week ago 'Great Wall of Devon' landowner wages war with neighbours AGAIN after building six foot concrete barrier to block locals

The 2-meter concrete barrier, which was hastily and mysteriously erected over the Easter holidays, stopped residents from getting their children to St James Primary School in Oklehampton, Devon.

Events

1 week ago You can take your child out of school for holiday during term

MPs are set to discuss the issue after a petition gained more than 181,000 signatures as it emerged that in some places, the cost of a package holiday jumps by 28% per traveller

Politics

2 w. ago Families urged to check school meal support before start of summer holidays

Households with two children could be entitled to between £150 and £288 over the school holidays this summer.

Politics

2 w. ago Glasgow Airport introduces new security procedures ahead of school holidays

The major travel hub announced the changes and shared a video titled 'Numpty v Security'.

Events

2 w. ago Parents could be allowed to take kids out of school for 10 days without being fined

The move comes as a growing number of families claim the cost of a holiday during the peak summer school holiday season is beyond their means - with prices rising up to 28%

Politics

2 w. ago POLL: Should parents be fined for taking kids on holiday during term time?

Around half of parents say they cannot afford to take a holiday during the summer, with some families paying three times the cost of a break by booking during school holidays

Politics

2 w. ago Age you can legally take your child out of school for a holiday during term

A petition campaigning for school absence penalty fees to be scrapped has gained momentum, with MPs in Parliament set for a debate on the issue that has troubled parents — but when can a child miss school?

Politics

2 w. ago Brits face 29C 'sizzle ’n’ storms' summer as floods threaten festivals and school hols

Forecasters say Brits could be in for a very mixed summer – with both storms and scorching heat set to run through the UK, expected to interrupt music festivals and school holidays

Events

2 w. ago Parents urged to check school meal support ahead of summer holidays

Households with two children could be entitled to between £150 and £288 over the school holidays this summer.

Politics

3 w. ago West Lothian summer holiday support will include free school meals

The money is part of the free school meals programme which ensures youngsters do not lose out during the six week summer holidays which start at the end of this month.

Politics