Henry Dimbleby is a co-founder of Leon Restaurants and the Sustainable Restaurant Association, a leading figure in the eat-local, healthier-food movement.
The UK government has introduced new school food standards to improve nutrition and combat childhood obesity. The reforms ban deep-fried foods, restrict sugary desserts, and require more fruit, vegetables, and wholegrains. The changes, starting from September 2026, include phased implementation and a nine-week consultation process.
Gas prices have stayed high amid ongoing tensions in the Hormuz Strait and the Iran conflict. Analyses suggest a slow rebound in prices, with travel costs and fuel affecting consumer budgets for the coming months.