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England to ban energy drinks for under-16s

IndiaTimes Wednesday, 3 September 2025 ()
England is set to ban the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to children under 16, aiming to combat obesity and protect young people's health. Health experts and educators support the move, citing concerns about the drinks' negative impacts on sleep, concentration, and overall well-being.
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High-caffeine energy drinks will be banned for under-16s in England to prevent harm to children’s health, the Government has said. Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting said eight out of 10 parents wanted to see a ban on the sale of high caffeine energy drinks to children. The Government...

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