Children in year three and above on Universal Credit in England will not generally be eligible for free school meals if their parents earn more than £7,400 a year in net income, excluding benefit m
The Department for Education yesterday (June 28th) revealed that funding for UIFSM would rise from £2.41 per meal to £2.53.
It is estimated that rolling out free school meals to every primary schoolchild in England would cost around £1Bn a year of taxpayers money.
The report, which is produced each year, also found that healthier foods are over twice as expensive per calorie as less healthy foods.
Across its operating companies, Sysco GB has already worked to raise awareness about the importance of food allergies whilst also providing customers with solutions.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak confirmed that rules banning multibuy deals on foods and drinks high in fat, salt, or sugar including buy one get one free deals will be delayed due to the current cost o
The policy had already been subject to a delay until October 2023.
The new services will launch this year, bringing the total to 30 clinics that are able to provide expert help to children and their families which can prevent long term conditions including Type 2
According to the report, almost three quarters of young people have bought food or drink products after seeing them advertised.