UK government shares full list of children eligible for free school meals

NewsUK & World NewsSchools10 groups could be entitled to free school meals09:59, 01 Sep 2026After a long but well-deserved six week break, children across the UK will be preparing to go back to school this week. From making sure they have the correct uniform to buying a new lunch box for the new academic year, the first week of September can often be a stressful week for parents.‌However, thousands of students are eligible for free school meals, which can take the pressure off parents and guardians ahead of the start of term. In a recent post on X, the UK government shared more information about who is eligible for free school meals, and who can apply.‌The post said: "Free school meals are meals provided during school hours at no cost to eligible children."‌If you live in England, your chi