A group representing parents in Northern Ireland have welcomed news that Stormont's Education Minister wants to introduce statutory guidance to schools here on uniforms, which could include a "crucial" price cap.
It comes as many families struggle with household bills as a result of increasing food, fuel, energy bills and rising inflation.
All of this is putting pressure on household budgets prior to the new academic year as parents and carers are facing the purchase of new uniforms, PE kits, trainers, and school shoes.
