Family

Private school costs rise by 21% in five years

Private school fees for day pupils have increased by an average of 21% in the past five years, a rate of growth that is , marginally faster than the increase in the Retail Price Index (RPI) at 20% over the same period, and four times more that the rise in average earnings (5%), according to latest research by Lloyds Bank.

One in three families struggle with back to school costs

With the end of the summer holidays looming, British parents are due to pay out over £1.9 billion to ensure their kids have everything they need for the new academic year, according to the latest research from Halifax.

North Somerset Wedding Fayre a must for couples looking to tie the knot

Couples looking to tie the knot in North Somerset are being invited to visit one of the region’s top venues for a special wedding open day.

BBC unveils new computing and coding content for children

BBC Children’s and BBC Learning have announced a range of content across Bitesize, CBBC and CBeebies that will encourage children across the UK to get involved with computing and coding, with new education resources, lively television series, games and competitions.

Parents fork out £659 million on back-to-school gadgets for their kids

As September approaches, it’s not just new school uniforms that parents are splashing out on. More than a quarter (26%) of mums and dads plan to spend a staggering £659 million – an average of £329 per family – on gadgets for their children as the new term approaches, according to new research from uSwitch.com.

Driving safety tops list of parental concerns

Fear of their children being injured in a serious car crash tops the list of parents’ concerns, according to the findings of an ABI survey.

Parents spend £2.5 billion preparing kids for the new school term

Parents across the country face the costly task of preparing their kids for the new school year as new research by Santander Credit Cards reveals the eye-watering cost of going back to school.

Grandparents called on to support rising education costs

The average amount for educating two children at private day schools is currently running at £526,000. With school fees having quadrupled since 1990, many parents who are hoping to educate their children privately will need to plan early, or look at alternatives such as home tuition supplementing state schooling.

Number of 2-year-olds eligible for free childcare to double

Parents should check if their 2-year-olds will be eligible for free childcare when the amount on offer doubles next week.

Mum’s no longer the word: people ask the internet before family for advice

People turn to internet search engines for advice rather than their family, new research reveals.

Families urged to review life insurance

An urgent review of life insurance policies is being called for after the figures from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) revealed bereaved families are being hit with unnecessary Inheritance Tax (IHT) bills totalling up to £216 million.

Tech savvy kids spend pocket money on latest technologies

Britain’s children are more likely to be spending their pocket money on the latest technology, than comics and sweets, as eight to 15 year olds admit to spending almost all their cash on downloads and computer games, according to the latest findings from Halifax.