Baby formula companies 'manipulating prices to exploit vulnerable UK families', WHO says

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The World Health Organisation has called on ministers to take action for 'manipulating the price' of baby formula - as research shows the price of the cheapest brand has risen by 45% in two years.

The World Health Organisation wants government action over escalating baby formula prices that are 'exploiting' British families. In an interview with Sky News, WHO called out the 'profit-driven' multinational manufacturers for 'manipulating the price' of their baby formulas. The most recent research shows prices in the UK have risen 24% over the past two years, while the cheapest brand has jumped by 45% in that time.

Last month Sky News reported on the rationing that many baby banks said they are now having to introduce because they don't have enough donated formula to distribute to all those who need it. Many of the charities have said they are worried the workload is unsustainable. Mr Grummer-Strawn added: 'I think that what we're seeing here is largely companies taking advantage of opportunities that other things are getting more expensive, so let's make ours more expensive as well.

 

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