06/01/2026
Good news! A new online and TV ban on the advertising of unhealthy food comes into full effect today.
The ban prevents ads for "less healthy" food and drinks appearing on television between 5.30am and 9pm, and online at any time, βless healthyβ foods being those considered to play the most significant role in childhood obesity, including soft drinks, chocolates and sweets, pizzas, cakes and ice creams, but also breakfast cereals, sweetened bread products and yoghurts.