Parents in England must be allowed to buy some uniform from High Street shops as well as school suppliers, according to new government rules.
Second-hand items should be made available and the cost of anything branded must be kept to a minimum.
Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi said the legally binding guidelines would make uniforms "far more affordable".
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