A new law coming into force in September means parents in England should have to buy fewer branded items of school uniform, which the government says will save them money. From September, uniforms will be limited to three items with a school logo, like a blazer, jumper or sportswear – plus a tie for secondary schools. The government says the changes will save some families "up to £50 per child", but schoolwear suppliers say they now face uncertainty in demand for this year's uniforms. Co-op Academy Belle Vue, in Manchester, is planning to drop the number of its compulsory branded items from seven to three, plus a tie. The school has decided to get rid of its branded blazer, the branded pinafore, branded shorts and PE jogging bottoms.