English celebrity chef, restaurateur and author
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.
A UK study finds most pouch-based baby foods do not meet guidelines for complementary foods, showing high sugar and salt levels and misleading labeling. Regulators are urged to tighten rules and consider mandatory standards to protect infant health; the research covers 298 products across six supermarkets.
Independent and Guardian outlets report a flurry of openings, chef moves, and pub-to-restaurant conversions across London this September. Kerridge’s Bar & Grill evolves into two spaces; Dishoom expands; Borough Market welcomes Kismet; and new pubs and cafés join the city’s lively food landscape.
Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman findings show demand for ADHD and autism assessments far outstrips capacity in England. Patients face long waits, inconsistent care, and are increasingly paying privately. A government review is due to inform a national approach.
Independent and other outlets report Dame Prue Leith’s calls for free, compulsory school meals and a ban on lunchboxes, while England plans to roll out free meals to universal-credit households as part of a wider school-food standards overhaul.
England's new school food standards require desserts to include or be served with fruit, reduce deep-fried items, and increase high-fibre options. The policy, tied to universal free school meals, will be phased in from this year with full implementation by 2028 for secondary schools. Education Secretary Lucy Powell says the reforms will transform school meals, while unions warn of funding pressures.
Multiple sources show rising costs of university life and student support. Guardian highlights school food standards and holiday funding; Independent and Guardian analyze maintenance funding and loans amidst inflation; Business Insider reports on family impact of student-loan reforms. Readers are navigating cost pressures and policy responses.
England is introducing a generational overhaul of school food standards to boost fruit and vegetables, fibre, and whole grains, with a shift away from processed items. The reforms, set to take effect in 2027, aim to improve nutrition in schools, backed by ministers and chefs.