Tesco cafes offering free children’s meals over summer holidays

The offer is available at Tesco’s 311 cafes between 25 July and 26 August. But there are concerns that such deals encourage the consumption of ultra-processed food. Photograph: Jason Cairnduff/Reuters

Tesco is offering free children’s meals with any purchase at its supermarket cafes during the school summer holidays to help families struggling with the cost of living crisis.

The free meal, worth up to £3.25, is available to Clubcard holders with any item they buy at the retailer’s 311 cafes between 25 July and 26 August.