17 h. ago End of long school holidays? Half of parents want summer slashed to FOUR weeks and longer winter breaks

Research by the charity Parentkind found many families think the up-coming six-week break is too long, often citing childcare as an issue.

Politics

17 h. ago Families facing childcare bill of up to £1,800 per child this summer

Childcare costs have risen by 4 per cent across England, Wales and Scotland over the past year, a charity survey has revealed.

Economics

24 h. ago Parents now forking out £1k per child on average for summer holiday care

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

Society

8 d. ago Debt charity shares essential tips for parents worried about money during summer holidays

StepChange offers help and advice to people struggling with debt, so don’t put off seeking support this summer.

Economics

9 d. ago Summer holidays harder than a wedding or a new baby, parents say

Parents said on average they spend more during summer than at Christmas

Society

9 d. ago Parents say summer holidays more stressful than starting business or having baby

Mums and dads dread the summer holidays as they are expensive, overwhelming and draining

Politics

1 week ago Sign up to the Money Saving Club for tips to stretch your summer holidays budget

The Money Saving Club team are on hand to bring you all the latest news, tips and deals that can help parents stretch their budget for the summer holidays

Economics

3 w. ago New scheme launched by Aldi to help parents in summer holidays

The cost of looking after children during the six-week school summer break is an added pressure on families

Politics

3 w. 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

4 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