Term-time holiday debate following Telford family fine
New research reveals nearly half of parents are ready to take their children out of school during term-time for a family holiday despite the threat of hefty fines from the Government.
'Good parents should be rewarded with tax relief'
A travel company is calling on the Government to reduce taxes for parents travelling with their children outside of the school term.
Louise Hodges from Travelzoo also says the current system, where parents are fined for taking children out of school, is "inflexible".
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