HFSS advertising ban delayed until 2026 after threats of legal challenges

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The long-awaited move to outlaw junk food advertising on TV before 9pm and a total ban online was due to come into force in October this year

The government is delaying the introduction of the HFSS advertising ban until next year, ministers have confirmed.

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