BBC

Junk food TV and online advert ban comes into force

Junk food adverts are banned on television and online starting on Monday as part of a drive to tackle childhood obesity. The UK-wide ban stops food and drinks high in fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) being ...
Marketing Week

Food brands up investment in out-of-home by 28% ahead of HFSS rules

Food brands increased their outdoor advertising spend by 28% between 2021 and 2024, according to new data. Out-of-home advertising does not fall under the scope of new legislation, coming into effect ...
The Grocer

HFSS rules didn’t kill Christmas ads – they just invited fruit & veg to the party

This, they said, would be the year HFSS regulations killed Christmas adverts. M&S chairman Archie Norman even warned the festive ads might disappear altogether. Lidl GB chief Ryan McDonnell echoed ...
Startups

New laws on sugary drinks to impact pubs, bars, and restaurants in England

We are a team of writers, experimenters and researchers providing you with the best advice with zero bias or partiality. As of 1 October 2025, England’s “out-of-home” food and drink sector can no ...
InternetRetailing

HFSS clampdown intensifies as multibuy ban comes into force

A new wave of regulation is being introduced this week that restricts how retailers – both digital and physical – are allowed to promote food and drink products high in fat, salt or sugar (HFSS). From ...
Game Rant

These Tutorials Are So Long, They Hurt Their Games

Ritwik is a passionate gamer who has a soft spot for JRPGs. He's been writing about all things gaming for six years and counting. No matter how great a title's gameplay may be, there's always the ...
Mashable

Damn and hell are fine on YouTube. Here's what you can't f**king say.

YouTube clears up what kind of profanity is OK to say and still get paid for its creators. Credit: Thomas Trutschel/Photothek via Getty Images Hell yeah. YouTube is finally letting creators know what ...
The Drum

When HFSS regulations hit, brand engagement will prove key

This content is produced by a member of The Drum Network, a paid-for membership club for CEOs and their agencies who want to share their expertise and grow their business. When UK regulators confirmed ...
The New Indian Express

India’s public health leaders call for warning labels on food products high in sugar, salt, and saturated fat

NEW DELHI: A coalition of India’s 29 leading public health and consumer organisations on Tuesday urged the centre to mandate front-of-pack warning labels on pre-packaged food and beverage products ...
London Evening Standard

Ban on TV adverts for foods high in fat, salt and sugar delayed until 2026

Government plans to ban TV advertising for products high in fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) before 9pm will be delayed until January 2026, following concerns from food and media brands and confusion over ...
The New Indian Express

PCI seeks Health Ministry's comments on curbing HFSS food ads in newspapers

NEW DELHI: The Press Council of India (PCI) has written to the Union Health Ministry seeking ‘specific comments’ on advertisements appearing in newspapers that promote products high in fat, sugar, and ...