UK ice-cream and lolly prices up by more than 30%, analysis shows

Which? study found increase of 38% for one brand, while cheaper options often scored better in taste tests

The price of popular ice-creams and lollies including Cornetto and Solero have soared by more than 30% over the past two years amid the rising cost of ingredients and energy.

Analysts at the consumer group Which? have suggested switching to supermarket own-label options that are cheaper and - their study suggests - often tastier.