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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Josie Clarke

Supermarkets could be hit with penalties over junk food sales under new proposals to tackle obesity

MPs have urged the Government "stand up" to the food industry to combat England's obesity crisis which is costing the nation tens of billions annually after decades of inaction.

The Health and Social Care Committee has called for a comprehensive overhaul, including a ban on all outdoor advertising of junk food and mandatory front-of-pack labelling.

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