View Image

It's the annual dilemma for many parents: take the kids out of school during term time to go away or wait until the school holidays and be stung by travel firms.

Many parents choose the former and end up in a battle with their child's school as a result.

Couples can be fined for taking their son or daughter out of school to go on holiday but many say they simply can't afford prices during the school holidays.

READ MORE: Exact Midlands M6 locations where drivers get fined for doing under 70mph

To get breaking news emailed to you, sign up here , it's free.

A number of MPs have claimed this situation is unfair and blamed holiday companies for "exploiting" parents and ripping them off during the six-week summer break.

The Government has doubled down on its fines policy ove

See Full Page