Health · 15 July 2026

MPs call for ban on fast food outlets near schools

A cross-party group of MPs is urging the government to ban fast food chains from opening near schools and restrict junk food advertising. Figures show two-thirds of adults in England, along with 28% of those aged 13 to 15, are classified as overweight or obese.

By BriefTea Editorial · 15 July 2026 at 8:41

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