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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Andrew Gregory Health editor

UK government dropped health push after lobbying by ultra-processed food firms

Unhealthy Food
The Food and Drink Federation, representing corporations including Nestlé, Coca-Cola and Mars, lobbied the previous government on its plans to push healthy eating. Composite: Guardian Design/Getty Images/PA

Government legal guidance urging retailers in England to offer millions of consumers deals and discounts on minimally processed and nutritious food was dropped after a lobbying campaign by the world’s biggest ultra-processed food firms, the Guardian can reveal.

Ahead of new regulations banning junk food promotions from October, the Department of Health and Social Care issued advice to thousands of shops, supermarkets, online retailers and other businesses to help them comply with the law.

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