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Government to ban porridge, cereal and biscuit adverts in 'junk food' crackdown

"My health advice? Ignore this nonsense and enjoy your porridge"

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Health Secretary Wes Streeting said the junk food ad ban will help to 'curb' childhood obesity.
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Health Secretary Wes Streeting said the junk food ad ban will help to 'curb' childhood obesity.

A new piece of legislation could see adverts containing 'less healthy food' such as porridge, biscuits, dairy products and cereals banned in an attempt to curb childhood obesity. On Tuesday (December...

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