M&S launches kids' summer clothes from £3.50 as parents snap up holiday bargains
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M&S launches kids' summer clothes from £3.50 as parents snap up holiday bargains
• M&S has launched a new range of affordable kids' summer clothing from £3.50, including dresses, joggers, T-shirts perfect for the school holidays
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