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The new UK ban on junk food advertising before 9pm and online targets childhood obesity and forces change across food marketing. A landmark UK ban on junk food advertising has come into force today, ...

A UK-wide ban on junk food advertising comes into force today, aimed at reducing childhood obesity. New regulations prohibit foods and drinks high in fat, sugar or salt (HFSS) from being advertised on ...