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What is the immediate impact of Tower Hamlets council's decision to offer universal school uniform payments on families in the borough?

Tower Hamlets council in London will likely be the first in England to provide a universal school uniform payment of up to £150 per child to families earning less than £50,350. This initiative, costing £3 million over three years, aims to alleviate financial strain on families during the cost of living crisis. The council is urging the government and other councils to adopt similar measures.