Back to school: do uniforms really need to cost a fortune?

Different rules mean some parents have to shell out for pricey gear while others buy on the high streetWhich UK retailers pass the ‘worth the money’ test on school uniforms?The cost of living crisis means buying school uniforms is an even bigger concern than usual for many parents this year. And if your child is starting a new school or moving up to secondary level, it can mean starting over and shelling out for expensive bespoke items such as blazers and jumpers, on top of the usual