Junk food adverts are to be banned from London’s tube and bus network by Sadiq Khan, the city’s mayor, in an attempt to curb an epidemic of childhood obesity. Khan’s announcement was welcomed by obesity campaigners who are pressing for Theresa May’s government to toughen up its child obesity strategy. The national plan omitted measures to curb junk food advertising seen by children online and during family TV shows such as The X Factor. His plans are part of the London Food Strategy, which is currently out to consultation. Cancer Research UK also called for government action, pointing out that obese children can become obese adults with an increased risk of cancer.

Source: The Guardian May 11, 2018 05:00 UTC