High caffeine energy drinks same as ‘necking four cans of Coke’ – Streeting

Children in England are to be banned from buying energy drinks under Government plans which are subject to consultation (Jonathan Brady/PA) - (PA Archive)

Just one can of high caffeine energy drink is the same as “necking four cans of Coke”, the Health Secretary has said, as he vowed to protect children’s health.

Wes Streeting said eight out of 10 parents wanted to see a ban on the sale of high caffeine energy drinks to children.