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London Mayor plans junk food advert ban

Junk food advertising is set to be banned from the entire Transport for London network under proposals unveiled by the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan.

Under the proposals, included in his draft London Food Strategy, advertisements for unhealthy food and drinks high in fat, salt or sugar would be banned from London Underground, London Overground and the capital’s buses and bus shelters.

Almost 40% of children in London aged 10 to 11 are overweight or obese – this is one of the highest rates in Europe.