UK Government Delays Restrictions on Junk Food Promotion Amid Cost of Living Crisis

UK Government Delays Restrictions on Junk Food Promotion Amid Cost of Living Crisis
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A ban on multibuy deals such as buy one get one free for less healthy food will be put off for a year in light of the “unprecedented global economic situation,” the UK government said on Saturday.

Restrictions on free refills for soft drinks will also be delayed for a year.