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Baby food pouches ‘more sugary than Coca-Cola’, dentists warn

08 Jul 2022 at 01:01

Scotland

Recipients of baby food benefits urged to use card balances of more than £600

Recipients of baby food contributions are being reminded to use balances of more than £600 to help with Christmas. Hundreds of parents who get Best Start Foods, a financial contribution from the Scottish Government every four weeks during ...

11 Dec 2023 at 00:01

Health Secretary casts doubt on taxing or banning of ultra-processed baby foods

The Health Secretary has cast doubt over the possibility of taxing or banning ultra-processed baby foods, insisting “smoking is an outlier”. Steve Barclay’s comments come after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced plans for a UK smoking ...

17 Oct 2023 at 12:55

Promotional claims on baby products ‘misleading’ parents – study

Promotional claims on baby food products can be “misleading” and might “confuse” parents, academics have said. Researchers said many baby food products have “healthy halo” promotional messaging on packs which might make parents believe ...

01 Mar 2022 at 00:55

Campaigners call for urgent action to protect infants from unhealthy food

Health campaigners have called on the Government to take urgent action to protect infants and young children following a study that found top brands are selling sugar-heavy, nutritionally poor baby food. A coalition of 40 leading ...

01 May 2025 at 00:01

Parents could save £300 a year on baby formula amid high prices, says watchdog

Regulators have proposed sweeping changes for the baby formula industry, after finding many brands cost more than the weekly value of people’s benefits, leading some parents to forgo food to buy the product. The Competition and ...

14 Feb 2025 at 12:52

Babies ‘react more favourably’ to smell of foods mothers ate late in pregnancy

Mothers who want their toddlers to eat their greens should consume these food items during the late stages of pregnancy, researchers have said. It follows a study which found that new-born babies showed a positive response to ...

13 Feb 2025 at 07:38

Manufacturers given 18 months to cut sugar and salt in baby food products

Baby food manufacturers have been given 18 months to cut sugar and salt in their products, to address concerns that infants’ development is being harmed by poor diets. Accompanying new guidelines to clarify labelling on baby ...

22 Aug 2025 at 00:01

Minister challenged over vaccination ‘crisis’

The Government has insisted that childhood vaccination remains a “priority” amid low uptake of jabs that protect against a range of potentially deadly diseases. Health minister Ashley Dalton was quizzed about a vaccination ...

03 Sept 2025 at 13:26

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