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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Sylvia Hui

UK cost-of-living woes stir push for more free school meals

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As the school bell rings, dozens of children begin filing into the canteen at Hillstone Primary School. The day's offering, a roast dinner, is a popular one, and many are eager to tuck into their plates of turkey slices, roasted potatoes, broccoli and gravy.

For some children in this area of suburban Birmingham, central England, where many families are low income, it may be the only nutritious hot meal in a day.

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