Parents could save up to £540 a year by switching from premium baby milk formula to a basic brand, as recommended by the Competition & Markets Authority. Lower-priced formulas have the same nutritional value as more expensive options, and standardised packaging in hospitals and the ability to buy baby milk in supermarkets using loyalty points and vouchers are also suggested. The CMA found that the difference in prices over the first year of a baby’s life can have a significant financial impact on parents, and restrictions on price promotions and advertising should be extended to include follow-on formula.
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Manipur unrest: Security personnel arrest militants, radical Meiteis
In Guwahati, security forces arrested 26 militants and members of Meitei radical groups, leading to protests by women claiming those arrested were village volunteers protecting their territories, demanding the revocation of President's Rule in Manipur. Joint operations in Manipur's six districts by the Army, Assam Rifles, and Manipur Police resulted in the apprehension of 16 militants from different outfits and the recovery of 23 weapons and ammunition. Women's groups protested in various districts, forcing the...
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