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The Government has announced new plans to help save parents up to £500 before a child's first birthday.

Speaking at Prime Minister's Questions, Sir Keir Starmer told the Commons the Government will do more to help parents access baby formula "at more affordable prices".

The Prime Minister said the plan builds on the plan to "lift half a million children out of poverty". The change is intended to help those who cannot – or choose not – to breastfeed their babies.

He said: "Our Budget took important measures to tackle the cost of living.

That's why we've frozen rail fares, prescription charges, and cut energy bills for every family by £150. Today, we're going further.

"For too long, parents have been pushed into spending more on infant formula than needed, told they're pa

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