Aldi has fired the first salvo in the school uniform price war with a set of essentials for just £4. The bundle, 11% less than last year, consists of two polo shirts, a jumper and trousers or skirt for just 50p.
With schools set to reopen in September, the uniform is expected to fly off shelves from next week. It comes as rival Lidl is offering parents the chance to snap up a full uniform for £4.50, slightly higher than its German competitor.
Lidl's version includes a twin pack of polo shirts for £1.75, trousers, shorts or skirt for £1.75 and a round neck sweatshirt for £1.
Julie Ashfield, of Aldi said: "The back to school period can be financially challenging and this year stands to be even tougher than usual for many." Elsewhere, 'big
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