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When Sophia’s* daughter started to go through puberty, going to school became a constant source of anxiety. But the issue wasn’t with her lessons or homework - it was that she was worried she would smell.

The 9-year-old is one of millions of people in the UK who are being held back because they cannot afford the essential hygiene products they need as the cost of living cri

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