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School uniform costs hit families, say charities

School uniform costs hit families, say charities
BBC Business Wednesday 02 September 2026, 05:19 UTC 1 min read
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New government rules limit the number of branded items schools can ask students to wear.

New government rules limit the number of branded items schools can ask students to wear.
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