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Thousands helped with back to school costs

Thousands helped with back to school costs
BBC Business Thursday 20 August 2026, 12:05 UTC 1 min read
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More than £310,000 has been given to help families with back to school costs, the government says.

More than £310,000 has been given to help families with back to school costs, the government says.
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