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BPAS Report Calls for Bold Measures to Tackle Surge in Formula Costs
A new report released by reproductive choice charity British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) reveals the devastating impact the rising cost of formula milk is having on women and families. The report surveys over 1000 women, with 65% saying they feel anxious or worried by the cost of formula – which has risen by 25% over the last two years. -
25% hike in cost of infant formula shows need for urgent change
CMA findings show that the cost of infant formula has risen by 25% in 2 years – a sharp increase against a cost of living crisis. The CMA plans further investigation, including exploring regulatory change, to establish how the market could work better for parents. -
Landmark amendment seeks to end jail time for women who end their own pregnancies
Dame Diana Johnson has tonight put forward an amendment to the Criminal Justice Bill to remove women from the Offences Against the Person Act 1861 and the Infant Life (Preservation) Act 1929 in relation to their own pregnancies -
Joint release - One year on from milestone Commons vote, safe access zones are still not in place
Over many years, clinics and hospitals have been targeted by anti-abortion groups who want to dissuade or deter women from accessing legal abortion care. In the five months since the law passed, fifteen clinics which serve thousands of women have been targeted by anti-abortion groups. -
BPAS comment on latest MBRRACE report on maternal deaths
Findings from the 10th MBRRACE-UK report of Saving Lives, Improving Mothers' Care raise serious issues surrounding how the risks and benefits of medications, including vaccination, are communicated to women in relation to pregnancy, with concerns about potential harm to the fetus sometimes outweighing the health needs of women themselves.