7 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

4 d. ago Scheme offering free meals and activities to poorer pupils in holidays extended

It comes as working parents in England will be able to access 30 hours of funded childcare a week for children older than nine months from Monday.

Politics

9 d. ago 'I visited charity shop where everything costs £1 and made amazing find'

When bills are high as is the cost of living, saving money where we can is essential and this charity shop is selling all items for just £1

Economics

1 week ago He walked through town in the dead of night smashing up dozens of shops

Police received reports of damage at 43 businesses from well-known chains such as Greggs and Costa Coffee through to independent traders and charity shops

Events

1 week ago Downton Abbey costumes and memorabilia made available to fans of the period drama in a charity auction

Dozens of historical costumes, props and even an vintage car used in the beloved ITV series are to be auctioned off to raise money for a children's charity.

Economics

2 w. ago Downton Abbey costumes and memorabilia for sale in charity auction

Lady Mary Crawley’s wedding dress and the Granthams’ family car, a 1925 Sunbeam Saloon, are among the lotsDownton Abbey fans will be able to secure a souvenir from the period drama as costumes worn by the characters, furniture used to adorn the stately home, and even the family car used in the popular ITV series and subsequent films are to be sold at auction for charity.A dress worn by the late Dame Maggie Smith, who starred as Violet Crawley, Dowager Countess of Grantham, is one of the star lots. Continue reading...

Economics