Experts say the watershed ban is “long overdue” and will reduce children’s exposure to unhealthy food. The government estimates the advertising ban will prevent around 20,000 cases of childhood ...

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” ...

Junk food adverts will be banned on television and online from Monday as plans to tackle childhood obesity come into force across the UK. The ban will stop food and drinks high in fat, salt and sugar ...

For Americans, the idea of watching live television without the constant barrage of commercials for prescription medications and junk food might seem foreign. That’s now the norm in the United Kingdom ...

A clampdown on junk food, sugary drinks and vapes advertising is being considered across the whole Liverpool City Region. Mayor Steve Rotheram wants to use his powers to promote healthier advertising ...

Today’s news: ITV Launches Discount Finding Extension; UK to Ban Junk Food Ads; The Hague Bans Fossil Fuel Ads ITV has launched ITV Kerching, a new customer-facing affiliate marketing brand which aims ...

Just five minutes of exposure to junk food advertising can lead children to consume an additional 130 calories daily, equivalent to a small chocolate bar, according to new research. The study, ...

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 ...