Junk food advert ban ‘will prevent 20,000 cases of childhood obesity’

A table of ultra-processed food including burgers, crisps, donuts and cola -

A pre-watershed ban on ads for junk food will prevent an estimated 20,000 cases of childhood obesity, the Government has said.

More detail on which food and drink products will be covered by the regulations are to published on Tuesday, as the Government confirmed the laying of secondary legislation for the ban.