Low-income households spend £250m more per year on unhealthy food and drink

Lower income households are spending £250 million more every year on unhealthy food and drink than higher income families (Stock image)

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Lower income households are spending £250 million more every year on unhealthy food and drink than higher income families, according to a report.

Analysis conducted by the Impact on Urban Health and sustainable food company Mission Ventures found that there are ten food and drink categories lacking both affordable and healthy options.