Policy Insights Articles
Policy as a topic area looks at specific policies that exist to either increase clothing poverty in a negative way or are implemented to try and improve the situation for people. Policies shape how resources are distributed, who receives support, how poverty is measured and what solutions are prioritised.
From environmental regulations on textile waste to social security policies that determine benefit levels, from sustainability frameworks to employment support schemes, policy decisions have real consequences for whether people can access adequate clothing. Some policies create barriers; others offer pathways to support. Understanding how policy works helps us identify where change is needed and how to advocate for solutions that address clothing poverty effectively.
Our articles in this section examine UK policy from multiple angles: how sustainability policy addresses textiles, how social policy measures adequacy, what gaps exist in current frameworks, and where policy interventions could make a real difference in tackling clothing poverty.
A Guide to New School Uniform Rules (September 2026): 10 Most Frequently Asked Questions Answered
Zöe Rucker
14 August 2026
From September 2026, new rules will limit how many branded uniform items a school in England can insist pupils have.
But what counts as branded? Does PE kit count? Can schools still make you use a particular supplier? And what help is available if you cannot afford the uniform?
School Blazers and the Cost of Belonging: Government Legislation to Change School Uniform Policies
Chloe Gardener
13 June 2026
As the school year comes to an end and summer holidays are set to begin, parents across the nation who face financial insecurity will inevitably have school shopping for the next academic year at the back of their minds.
