Watchdog will also monitor online ban for high fat and sugar products as part of wider effort to tackle childhood obesity ...

The government estimates the ad ban will prevent around 20,000 cases of childhood obesity. Figures suggest one in 10 ...

From Monday 5 January, junk food adverts targeting children are banned on UK TV before 9pm and online at any time.

The UK has enforced a ban on junk food advertising on daytime TV and online platforms from January 5, 2026, aiming to curb ...

A ban on advertising junk food before 9 pm is now in effect. It has been brought in to protect children from exposure to junk ...

The Government's ban on advertising junk food applies to products in 13 categories which are considered to play the most ...

Under the new rules, "less healthy" food and drink products - commonly referred to as HFSS (high in fat, salt, or sugar) - ...

Campaigners have welcomed restrictions on junk food advertising to combat childhood obesity finally coming into effect in the UK. They warned, however, that allowing companies to continue to advertise ...

A raft of new laws will impact Brits in 2026, from new border controls and a £17 fee to travel to Europe to four-bin recycling rules, a junk food ad ban from January, and DWP powers to tackle benefit ...

At this Oklahoma City grocery store, the shelves are nearly filled of tea, coffee, hot chocolate mix, sparkling water and electrolyte drinks. Some of these items could be excluded from SNAP purchases ...

How is “junk food” defined for food policies like taxes? A combination of food category, processing, and nutrients can determine which foods should be subject to health-related policies, according to ...

Junk food consumption in children causes obesity, and is linked to poorer academic performance as well as physical and mental health problems in adulthood Open any restaurant menu and you’ll find a ...