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Nadia Breen

Northern Ireland school uniform grant to be increased by 20% to support low income families

The NI school uniform grant will be increased by 20% to help support low income families.

Education Minister Michelle McIlveen made the announcement on Monday on the grant designed to assist families in need with a contribution towards the cost of purchasing school uniforms.

Announcing the additional £1.04 million investment, the Minister said: “The cost of purchasing school uniforms can place significant financial strain on low income families.

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