The credits are paid by the Inland Revenue direct to the parent who takes most responsibility for childcare.

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We've been following the saga of the extra-budget Matrix One tablet almost since its birth, and there's been mounting concerns as the company (or rather its parent, Direct Merchandise Marketing) went silent not long after reporting a customs freeze on shipments.

ENGADGET: Matrix One pins troubles on part delays and Google Wallet freeze, says refunds coming

In Araioses, the poor town visited earlier in this survey, schools get 1, 600 reais a month direct from the ministry, and their parent-teacher associations decide what to spend it on.

ECONOMIST: Start at the beginning

Insurance firm Direct Line has said that its separation from parent group RBS is "substantially complete".

BBC: Direct Line nears RBS separation

So can U.S. subsidiaries of overseas companies, if the money they donate was earned in the U.S. The parent firm, however, cannot direct which candidate or party gets a donation.

CNN: Indonesian Money Spurs New Look At Finance Rules

Insurance company Direct Line Group, which is being demerged by parent company RBS, has said it will shed 900 jobs in a bid to save costs.

BBC: Direct Line to cut 900 jobs to save costs

Tobacco company Philip Morris USA raised list prices for its major brands by about 71 cents per pack last month "in direct response to the tax increase, " said Bill Phelps, spokesman for Philip Morris' parent company, Altria.

CNN: Smokers feeling abused as federal tax hike hits

The FAA only has direct jurisdiction over passenger flights of the six U.S.-based 787s operated by United Airlines parent, United Continental Holdings Inc.

WSJ: Air India Flew Boeing 787s After 'Grounding'

We tapped acclaimed American film and television director Bob Giraldi to direct the new spots, which reflect realism in family playtime and capture the beautiful moments of bonding between parent and child as they play and learn together.

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