A loophole in the ban means companies can still advertise brand names, which experts argue leaves children no better protected
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A loophole in the ban means companies can still advertise brand names, which experts argue leaves children no better protected
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The government estimates the advertising ban will prevent around 20,000 cases of childhood obesity
Exclusive: Report suggests only 1% of annual spend on food and drink adverts will be affected after industry lobbying
New restriction will also be followed by a ban on junk food advertising on TV before 9pm from January
The government has been accused of being ‘firmly on the fence on how best to protect children’ as they plan to make an amendment…
The watchdog has called for “better oversight” of the industry so regulators can crack down on these misleading listings
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