Parents miss out for kids

One in five parents will skip a meal during the summer holidays so there will be enough food for their children, a new study reveals.

Research by the Trussell Trust showed that two out of five parents worried about extra costs of childcare during the school break.

A survey of almost 1,000 parents showed that those aged between 25 and 34 were most concerned and were more likely to miss a meal themselves to ensure their children could eat.

The trust estimated that almost 1.5million people could skip a meal in the coming weeks.

The trust, which runs hundreds of foodbanks across the country, is launching a national programme of holiday clubs, offering activities and food to parents and children.