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Northern Ireland could ban multi-buy deals on unhealthy food to tackle obesity

30 July 2026 · in 80 words

Northern Ireland could ban multi-buy deals on unhealthy food to tackle obesity

Officials in Northern Ireland are asking people for their views on proposals to stop multi-buy offers on unhealthy foods. The Department of Health said 65% of adults in Northern Ireland are obese or overweight, costing the health service about £500 million each year. Similar restrictions are already in place in England and Wales, and will start in Scotland from October.

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