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Period poverty in the UK is sparking national attention as a petition nearing 20,000 signatures pushes for universal free sanitary products — a move that could trigger parliamentary debate if it hits 100,000. While the government points to existing schemes like the 2020 Period Products initiative and claims schools and the NHS can provide access, they stop short of mandating universal free access, leaving it up to individual organizations. The movement underscores how affordability impacts health, education, and dignity — and the fight is far from over.

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