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'We feel the pressure juggling holiday logistics'
Parents say childcare costs, unpaid leave and SEND support gaps make summer holidays harder
July 25, 2026Your tips on getting a fussy child to eat, and six recipes they'll love
Want to avoid battles over broccoli and squabbles over spinach? We've asked you for your advice on how to cope at mealtimes over the summer holidays.
July 21, 2026Warning over power bank fire risk on flights as summer holidays begin
Lithium battery fires are the number one safety risk to aircraft, yet the number of devices found in hold bags has nearly doubled in a year.
June 25, 2026Attraction tax cut welcomed by businesses
VAT will be cut on children's meals and tickets to some attractions across Surrey and the UK.
June 25, 2026VAT cut on theme parks and kids' meals comes into force
The government will reduce tax from 20% to 5% on a range of attractions as schools begin to break-up.
June 24, 2026The UK is set for a staycation summer - and there are plenty of hidden gems
Seasoned staycationers share their favourite spots as Airbnb and Booking.com say interest in UK stays are up on last year.
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'We feel the pressure juggling holiday logistics'
Amy Nelson (r) is self-employed, and can't take time off work to juggle childcare for her three children Parents say the six-week summer holiday is forcing them to take annual leave, change working h
Your tips on getting a fussy child to eat, and six recipes they'll love
It's the start of the summer holidays and you've already had five battles with your child to get them to eat a bit of broccoli. For many parents, these few weeks can be a stressful time of the year a
Warning over power bank fire risk on flights as summer holidays begin
Flight passengers are being warned not to pack power banks or vapes in their hold luggage ahead of the busy summer holiday travel period beginning for parts of the UK. The fire risk posed by lithium
Attraction tax cut welcomed by businesses
Customers at attractions such as Birdworld in Farnham, Surrey will get cheaper tickets as part of government VAT cuts over the summer holidays Plans to cut prices at family attractions over the summe
VAT cut on theme parks and kids' meals comes into force
Families are expected to get cheaper access to theme parks, zoos and museums as well as kids' meals as a temporary VAT cut comes in to force on Thursday for the school summer holidays. Ticket prices