English celebrity chef, restaurateur and cookbook author
An analysis of 224 branded infant foods shows more than half breach at least one voluntary sugar and salt guideline, with some products containing high sugar levels and salt per serving. Labelling and marketing breaches are common, raising questions about the effectiveness of voluntary standards introduced in 2025. Health experts call for mandatory regulation to protect babies and children.
The government has introduced a plan to ban the sale of energy drinks containing more than 150mg of caffeine per litre to under‑16s in England, with enforcement by local authorities and fines of up to £2,500 for retailers. The move aims to curb health risks and improve children’s wellbeing, following a public consultation that received broad support.
Channel 4’s The Great ADHD Myth? has triggered sharp criticism from academics and ADHD advocacy groups. A professor withdrew support, arguing the programme cherry-picked comments and presented ADHD as a myth. ADHD UK calls the film sensationalist and one-sided, while supporters defend science-led inquiry and rights to challenge consensus.