24 h. 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

24 h. ago BRIDGET PHILLIPSON: 'I know what it’s like to grow up in a struggling family

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson writes for The Mirror as research shows cash-strapped parents are using 'buy now, pay later' schemes and going without food to afford school uniforms

Politics

24 h. ago Parents using 'buy now pay later' schemes and going without food to afford school uniforms

Parentkind's survey of 2,000 parents of children aged 14 to 15 who attend a state school found almost a third (31%) said they are likely to get into debt to buy school uniform

Society

24 h. ago Quarter of parents sacrifice food or heating to afford school uniform – poll

The Education Secretary has called on schools to reduce immediately the number of branded items of uniform they require ahead of a change in the law.

Society

3 d. ago Diogo Jota's wife and parents wipe away tears as Wolves pay tribute to tragic star

The incredible tribute took place at Molineux on Saturday ahead of their eir Premier League curtain-raiser against Manchester City.

Events

3 d. ago Diogo Jota's wife and parents in tears as Wolves pay touching tribute to tragic star

Wolves played their first home game of the Premier League season on Saturday since the death of their former player Diogo Jota, whose wife and parents were present for the match against Manchester City

Events

3 d. ago Diogo Jota's wife and parents wipe away tears as Wolves pay poignant tribute to tragic star

Wolves produced a remarkable tribute to former star Diogo Jota ahead of their Premier League opener against Manchester City, with his wife and parents both in attendance at Molineux aswell as long-time friend Ruben Neves

Events

7 d. ago Revealed: The area where parents would pay £81,000 MORE to buy a home near a good school

Parents are willing to pay tens of thousands of pounds extra to live in the catchment area of a top state school, as private school fees hike intensifies competition.

Economics

1 week ago ‘A deadly scheme’: Palestinians face indiscriminate gunfire at food sites

Investigation based on visual evidence, bullets, medical records and testimony appears to show sustained pattern of Israeli shootingsWarning: includes images of blood and graphic scenesEhab Nuor, a 23-year-old barber, lies flat on the sand behind entangled metal, hiding from heavy machine-gun fire, as hundreds of Palestinians scramble away, carrying backpacks in which they had hoped to collect food. Continue reading...

Events

1 week 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