Family News

Where kids can eat free or for £1 this February half term

Childcare costs in the UK: how they compare globally and what help is available

The trends and surprising stories behind UK children’s name changes revealed

Safer Internet Day 2025: Why online safety is more crucial than ever

School holiday fines hit record high – but are they fair for all families?

Nintendo announce the Switch 2 to level up family gaming

The real price of parenthood revealed: £212,961 to raise a child in the UK

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When to see Santa's sleigh flying over your house this Christmas 2024

Experts issue safety warning to parents gifting mobile phones this Christmas

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UK could run out of childminders by 2033, experts warn

UK’s shared parental leave branded ‘broken and elitist’ as top earners benefit most

Is Wicked suitable for kids? Family review of the movie and theatre show

School breakfast clubs delayed until 2026 as concerns over readiness grow

40% of working parents are ‘pulling sickies’ to care for poorly children, new study finds

VAT on private school fees could put girls-only schools at risk, experts warn

Roblox introduces new parental controls to tackle child safety concerns

More families are choosing home education – but many feel forced into it

Nurseries warn they face closure as National Insurance hike impacts costs

Private school VAT changes: what parents need to know about the legal challenge

How to manage your finances for maternity leave: 4 tips from a money expert

Chancellor announces £1 billion for SEN and tripled breakfast club budget

How kids’ smartwatches are changing parenting in the digital age

Toy drones could require licences like cars, says UK terrorism tsar

Cash gifts for kids: why parents are embracing this modern birthday trend

What is the unschooling trend on TikTok? Here's everything you need to know

Scouts introduce new badge activities to boost kids' online safety skills

Disadvantaged children risk being left out of free childcare, say UK charities

Ministers scrap ‘free childcare’ label as frustration grows over soaring nursery fees

Roblox introduces new child-safety rules to protect young users

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Instagram launches new ‘Teen Accounts’ to keep young users safe