Crisps, sweets, chocolate and fizzy drinks will be covered by restrictions starting in England. ‘Buy one, get one free’ deals for unhealthy food banned
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Crisps, sweets, chocolate and fizzy drinks will be covered by restrictions starting in England. ‘Buy one, get one free’ deals for unhealthy food banned
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