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Two-week half terms: The school holiday no one can agree on

Two-week half terms: The school holiday no one can agree on
BBC UK Friday 16 October 2026, 23:26 UTC 1 min read
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Parents are divided, with some struggling to arrange childcare while others eye cheaper holidays.

Parents are divided, with some struggling to arrange childcare while others eye cheaper holidays.
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