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Nearly Half of Parents Struggle with Uniform Costs

8/20/2025

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A survey shows 47% of parents in England face difficulties with school uniform costs, with 29% skipping meals.
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson calls for schools to minimize branded uniform items before legislation in September 2026.
Nearly 90% of parents feel branded uniforms do not influence behavior and support limiting them to reduce expenses.
High child poverty rates in the UK lead to demands for a government strategy to alleviate family financial pressures.

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Story summary

A survey shows 47% of parents in England face difficulties with school uniform costs, with 29% skipping meals.
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson calls for schools to minimize branded uniform items before legislation in September 2026.
Nearly 90% of parents feel branded uniforms do not influence behavior and support limiting them to reduce expenses.
High child poverty rates in the UK lead to demands for a government strategy to alleviate family financial pressures.