Andy Burnham government confirms 3 changes to schools saving parents £8,950

Birmingham Mail Tuesday 27th October 2026, 3:06PM 1 min read 2 hours ago

The Department for Education confirmed there will be no more hiding behind “optional” branded items with no cheap alternative, and no more pressuring parents into costly branded sports kit.

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