# Untitled situation

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ba8ca131-8e09-4bda-9710-2dc0fb228185
> Updated: 2026-08-23T05:00:00.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-23: West Midlands parents struggle with rising school uniform costs

Research shows one-third of West Midlands parents are sacrificing essentials to cover school uniform and back-to-school costs amid the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/west-midlands-parents-struggle-with-rising-school-uniform-costs

### 2026-08-22: Bulgarian parents face rising costs for mandatory school uniforms

Bulgarian parents are facing rising costs for mandatory school uniforms, with total expenses reaching up to 350 euros due to limited supplier choices and price increases of up to 50% in Sofia.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bulgarian-parents-face-rising-costs-for-mandatory-school-uniforms

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