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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Denis Campbell Heath policy editor

Liz Truss could scrap anti-obesity strategy in drive to cut red tape

Chocolates and sweets on a supermarket’s shelves
Chocolates and sweets on a supermarket’s shelves. Photograph: Stephen Barnes/Alamy

The UK government could scrap its entire anti-obesity strategy after ministers ordered an official review of measures designed to deter people from eating junk food, the Guardian can reveal.

The review could pave the way for Liz Truss to lift the ban on sugary products being displayed at checkouts as well as “buy one get one free” multi-buy deals in shops. The restrictions on advertising certain products on TV before the 9pm watershed could also be ditched.

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