Major UK school uniform rule change to take place from September 2026

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1. Thu, 6 August 2026

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   • mirror.co.uk02:47first to report
     Major UK school uniform rule change to take place from September 2026

     A major UK school uniform change is in place from September this year as the government attempts to save parents with school-aged children more money each year

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     • aol.co.uk6 Aug, 02:47their copy
2. Sun, 9 August 2026

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   • mirror.co.uk06:37
     Before you buy school uniform, check this new rule that could cut your bill

     A little-known change to school uniform rules could mean you no longer have to buy as many expensive branded items

3. Mon, 10 August 2026

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   • bbc.co.uk12:38
     New school uniform rules won't cut costs, Colne mum says

     Michaela Wilson says she has "no idea why schools don't just sell iron-on branded badges".

4. Tue, 11 August 2026

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   • southernstar.ie08:05
     EDITORIAL: Back to school costs off the charts

     In 2020 the government introduced a pilot scheme to provide free school books to those they felt were most in need of support.

5. Mon, 24 August 2026

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   • getsurrey.co.uk07:09
     Strict new school uniform rule 'in force' from September in England

     Many parents will discover when their kids return to school after the summer, that clothing rules have changed

6. Wed, 2 September 2026

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   • iRozhlas (Czechia)05:00
     ‚Chceme odbourat sociální rozdíly.‘ Učitelé na Tachovsku představili žákům školní uniformy

     Učitelky a učitelé základní školy v Kladrubech na Tachovsku přivítali žáky v novém školním roce v netradičních uniformách. Košile, šaty nebo halenky s logem školy jsou totiž součástí kolekce školního oblečení. To bude žákům škola nabízet už na podzim.

7. Sat, 5 September 2026

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   • nottinghampost.com05:55
     Andy Burnham confirms new school uniform rule in England with loophole closed

     The Labour government has confirmed a crackdown on school uniform costs

8. Fri, 11 September 2026

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   • The Guardian World17:56
     Northern Ireland schools must give girls option to wear trousers from next year

     DUP education minister accused of dragging feet before revising guidelines on uniform Schools in Northern Ireland must give girls the choice to wear trousers as part of their uniforms as well as for PE and games, according to revised guidelines. From next year schools would no longer be able to prohibit female pupils from wearing trousers, Paul Givan, the country’s education minister, said on Friday. “Today, I am taking that decision, that will be formally communicated, schools will be hearing...