45 h. ago Families urged to check for free school meals for children as take

The free school meals programme was extended to 6,000 high school students in S1 to S3.

Society

6 d. ago 'I was a child carer for my mute parents and lacked confidence

Miira, 26, an only child, grew up caring for her deaf and mute Sri Lankan parents from the age of six. She arrived in London at 11 speaking little English and life in a silent household made her quiet and shy, and she struggled to make friends at school. Still, despite these obstacles — and the weight of being a young carer — Miira got herself into university, where she studied Accounting and Financial Information Systems, and then landed a job as a financial assistant.

Society

9 d. ago Martin Lewis urges 800,000 families to claim £2,000 income boost

The consumer champion is urging working parents not to miss out on childcare help over the new school year.

Economics

1 week ago Labour's vow on free childcare is at risk of collapse after raid on National Insurance, Education Secretary warned

In a letter to the Education Secretary, 27 leading organisations representing children, parents and childcare providers said families face being let down without urgent action.

Events

2 w. ago Martin Lewis warns of urgent HMRC deadline as thousands risk missing tax refunds

Martin Lewis issues fresh warning as two urgent HMRC deadlines could affect thousands of families

Events

2 w. ago Families urged to leave cars home and use £3 bus fare cap to get to top attractions

Minister for local transport Simon Lightwood said the cap allowed families to "get out and enjoy everything their area has to offer...without worrying" about the cost of travel

Economics

2 w. ago Minister urges families to use £3 bus fare cap to visit attractions

Minister for local transport Simon Lightwood urged people to plan days out by bus ‘without worrying’ about the cost of travel.

Politics

3 w. ago Visitors to popular UK staycation spot warned of 'serious dangers' as families left stranded

Holidaymakers heading to this popular staycation spot are being warned of "serious dangers" with families left stranded, prompting urgent reminders to avoid turning a holiday into a rescue mission

Events

3 w. ago Man sent home from A&E with Gaviscon dies days later after missed diagnosis

David Burgess' heartbroken partner is demanding answers and calling for urgent action to stop other families facing the same tragedy.

Events

3 w. 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

3 w. ago Millions are missing out on unclaimed benefits cash – check if you can get £7,537

New data published today by UK national anti-poverty charity Turn2us reveals £9.6billion in Universal Credit is currently left unclaimed by households who are entitled to extra help

Economics

3 w. ago Parents and families urged to check right now if they can get unclaimed benefits

A new report has revealed that many people in the UK are missing out on billions of pounds in financial support - but you can check if you're eligible with a free online tool

Society

3 w. ago Parents, carers and working families urged to check for unclaimed benefits

The charity Turn2Us has discovered a staggering £9.6 billion in unclaimed benefits.

Society