UK schools to reduce sugary and fried foods
UK schools will cut sugary desserts and deep-fried foods under an overhaul of health standards, the Independent and Mirror reported. An education minister called the changes generational. The reports cited childhood obesity and tooth decay, including that about one in three children are overweight or obese on leaving primary school, but gave no implementation timetable.
Why it matters
School food rules can affect diet and health outcomes for millions of children.
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Part of the September 14, 2026 brief.