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The Guardian // Politics

UK government dropped health push after lobbying by ultra-processed food firms

Saturday 17th May 2025, 3:19PM

Exclusive: Guardian investigation reveals guidance for retailers in England changed after campaign by global food firmsGovernment legal guidance urging retailers in England to offer millions of consumers deals and discounts on minimally processed and nutritious food was dropped after a lobbying campaign by the world’s biggest ultra-processed food firms, the Guardian can reveal.Ahead of new regulations banning junk food promotions from October, the Department of Health and Social Care issued advice to thousands of shops, supermarkets, online retailers and other businesses to help them comply with the law. Continue reading...

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