34 h. ago Poorer pupils ‘bounced out of some subjects’ by costs, charity warns

A survey by Child Poverty Action Group found 23% of secondary school pupils on free school meals said cost concerns have affected subject choices.

Events

61 h. ago Sally Phillips: ‘I saw Hugh Grant and I screamed. I was surprised he was human

The comedian and actor on what she has learned at clown school, showing her Austin costar Michael Theo around London and the weirdest thing she has done for loveWhat do people approach you about most: Smack the Pony, Bridget Jones, Alan Partridge or shoving cake into Alex Horne’s armpits?I profile them as they come up. If it’s a man about my age, it would normally be Alan Partridge. If it’s a man in his 30s, it might be Taskmaster or Veep. If it’s a woman, it’s harder to tell. Smack the Pony seems to be having a revival among women in their 20s but it could easily be Bridget Jones and Miranda. It’s starting to happen with Austin, too, which seems to be something that families watch together. Continue reading...

Politics

3 d. ago Parents in England to pay more for school lunches as caterers blame rising costs

As a new academic year begins providers say national insurance rises and food price inflation has forced up pricesParents across England are facing higher prices for school lunches as the new school year begins, with caterers blaming the government’s national insurance increase alongside rising food and energy costs.Lunch providers say increases in staffing costs, including employer national insurance contributions announced by the chancellor last year, have added “significant extra pressure” to their budgets. Continue reading...

Economics

6 d. ago One in three parents will buy second hand uniforms in bid to cut sky

Parents are set to turn to school swap shops, parent WhatsApp groups and online websites such as Vinted to buy back-to-school essentials.

Politics

7 d. ago Parents of teenagers must act 'within days' to claim £104 a month from HMRC

HMRC is reminding parents that they must inform the government department of their child's future study plans by August 31 to continue receiving Child Benefit payments

Economics

8 d. ago Child Benefit payments set to end for some parents next week unless action taken

Some parents will need to update their claim if their child is continuing in full-time education.

Society

8 d. ago Parents with children born between these years who want £104 a month 'should contact HMRC by Sunday'

HMRC has issued a reminder that parents have just days to extend their Child Benefit claim or face having their support stopped

Society

1 week ago The 'real reason' Junior Andre has stayed silent on his parents' 'embarrassing' feud as pals claim 'he has no time for his mum Katie Price'

The rapper, 20, has been noticeably absent from the discussion after tensions between his parents boiled over last week, with Peter sharing a bombshell statement accusing of ex-of 'peddling baseless lies.'

Politics

1 week ago Parents risk losing £30,000 in free childcare due to 'tax trap'

The free childcare scheme punishes many higher earners

Economics

1 week ago Scottish parents urged to extend Child Benefit claim online to ensure payments do not stop

Online claims for Child Benefit need to be updated by August 31.

Society

1 week ago Nine in 10 parents claim bedtime is the hardest routine to reset after summer

Nine in 10 parents claim bedtime is the hardest routine to reset after summer, according to research.

Politics

1 week ago HMRC urging families to extend teen’s Child Benefit claim online before next month

HMRC has already written to 1.5 million eligible parents reminding them to extend their Child Benefit claim for their 16 to 19-year-old

Society

1 week ago New school uniform rules with parents set to save money from September

The Labour Party government has called for a cut in the cost of branded school uniforms for kids in England, with parents set to benefit ahead of a significant change

Politics

2 w. ago 1 in 4 of parents sacrifice food or heating to afford children’s school uniform

Almost half of parents are worried about the cost of buying uniform for the start of the school year

Society

2 w. ago Parents can claim £2,000 to help with childcare costs ahead of new school year

HM Revenue and Customs is encouraging families to sign up to a scheme that can help boost your childcare budget by up to £2,000 per child every year ahead of the new term

Economics

2 w. ago I got half price back to school offer at shoe shop selling Nike, Hush Puppies, Kickers, Skechers and more

The retailer's back to school offer is back and helping families keep costs down

Economics

2 w. ago Parents can claim £75 to buy new school uniforms ahead of term starting

It's back to school season and parents just need to make one simple move to see their savings doubled up to a maximum of £75 per child for school uniform purchases.

Economics

2 w. ago Child Benefit payment warning to parents ahead of important deadline this month

Some parents will need to update their claim if their child is continuing in full-time education.

Events

2 w. ago School uniform grants: Councils offering up to £200 free cash help before start of academic year

The level of help you may receive greatly depends on where you live

Economics

3 w. ago Bankrupt Katie Price reveals she feels 'sorry' for families who can't afford holidays

Katie Price believes it's 'out of order' that the costs of holidays increase during school holidays, meaning that some families cannot afford to enjoy some downtime abroad or on a stay-cation

Economics