# Government Cuts School Costs for Families | Leicester News

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Podcast: [Leicester News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/leicester-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589499)
Published: 2026-09-12T11:26:49+00:00
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Parents are getting a major financial boost with new government moves set to save families up to £9,000 annually—thanks to smarter school uniform rules, expanded free meals, more breakfast clubs, and full access to subsidized childcare. Schools now limit branded items to just three for primary kids and four for secondary, letting parents buy basics from regular stores. Uniform costs? Gone down. Free meals now cover all kids in Universal Credit households, helping over 500,000 more children. Plus, 1,400 new free breakfast clubs are launching, saving time and cash. And crucially, the 30-hour childcare offer is now fully available for all eligible families. It’s a big, practical win for household budgets. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/695479a650640e8c

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