The school holidays have only just started, but parents are already totting up the cost of childcare and entertainment this summer, a recent study has found.

The research by Travelodge surveyed 5000 British families and found that parents will spend an average of £351 on childcare, £504 on days out …

There are more than enough reasons to visit Cornwall and here’s another one – the Cornish-based Eden Project now has England’s longest zip wire.

The SkyWire is 660 metres in length and opened today (July 20), spanning the width of the Eden Project’s 35 acres. Visitors can strap into safety …

There are forests, mountains, lakes, moors and more to take in around Britain, but a recent survey has found where people really get the feelgood factor – the seaside.

The study polled 2,750 people and found that the fresh air of the seaside had a better effect on mood than …

Many children from lower and middle-income families will be ‘stuck at home’ this summer due to families having to cut back on days out and holidays, says a charity.

Family Action says that with rising costs and income cutbacks, even standard trips are now out of reach for many. A …

Personally we’re amazed the total isn’t higher – but it’s been revealed that a quarter of British employees have told a porkie to the boss so they can secure holiday leave.

A recent survey found that workers come up with all sorts of inventive reasons and underhand tactics to bag …