The government's long-delayed ban on junk food advertising before the 9 PM watershed has come into force, following repeated delays amid industry pressure. The Department of Health and Social Care ...

In 2020, the UK government made headlines with what was billed as the toughest junk food ad ban in the world — a cornerstone of its childhood obesity strategy. Sweeping curbs on online and TV ...

A selection of less healthy, junk or HFSS foods. Credit: Monticello / Shutterstock.com The UK government has pushed back advertising restrictions on “less healthy foods” to January but still “expects” ...

The UK ban on adverts for 'unhealthy' food – including sweets, chocolate and soft drinks – is designed to tackle childhood obesity. Junk food adverts disappear from TV and online today, Monday 5 ...

Adverts for some breakfast cereals, porridge and sandwiches have been banned in a bid to tackle childhood obesity. The crackdown will mean “less healthy” food and drink that is high in fat, salt and ...

The public feels largely uninformed about ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and their health impacts, according to a new report urging further research. The government-backed UK Research and Innovation ...

No more daytime TV or online ads for 'junk food' in the UK - Copyright JIJI PRESS/AFP STR No more daytime TV or online ads for 'junk food' in the UK - Copyright JIJI ...