Consumer Summer holidays 2024: how to save on kids school holiday trips as 50% of UK parents struggle - things to do By Alex Nelson Published 24th Jul 2024, 14:25 BST Comment Watch more of our videos on Shots! and live on Freeview channel 276 Visit Shots! now Parents are worried about affording a holiday this summer - here are some tips for a budget-friendly break 🌞 Over 50% of UK parents are concerned they can't afford a holiday this summer, with 52% unable to afford even short breaks Approximately 8% of families - around 700,000 - have never taken a family holiday More than a third of parents worry their children might face nutritional and health issues during the summer break due to financial constraints Despite economic growth and falling inflation, 32% of parents expect to be financially worse off this summer Over half of parents are concerned about balancing family time with work commitments, with some planning to take unpaid leave or quit A third of parents are worried about providing three meals a day for their children over the summer, with more than a quarter considering using foodbanks Sign up to the weekly Cost Of Living newsletter. Saving tips, deals and money hacks. Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more.
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