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Energy drinks to be banned for under-16s in England from April - Here's what's changing
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The coverage of the energy drink ban for under-16s in England broadly agrees on the key fact: a ban is being implemented. However, there is a discrepancy in the reported start date, with most outlets stating April, while The Independent reports 2027. The tone across centre-leaning outlets like BBC News, The Guardian, and Sky News remains informative and neutral, while GB News provides a more detailed headline. The Independent's reported start date diverges from the other outlets.
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BBC News
Energy drinks to be banned for under-16s in England from April
It will be illegal to sell high-caffeine beverages to under-16s from April next year, but soft drinks with lower caffeine levels will not be affected.
16 Jul, 18:57
The Guardian
Energy drinks to be banned from sale to under-16s in England
About 100,000 children across the country drink the high-caffeine beverages daily
High-caffeine energy drinks “have no place in children’s hands” and will be banned from sale to under-16s in England from April next year under new laws designed to improve health outcomes in young people.
About 100,000 children across the country currently drink high-caffeine energy drinks daily, with those in more deprived areas and h…
16 Jul, 18:53
The Independent
Sales of energy drinks to under-16s set to be banned in England
The ban will come into force in April 2027 and will apply in shops, vending machines and also online
16 Jul, 17:18
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Sky News
Under-16s to be banned from buying energy drinks
The sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to under-16s is to be banned in England from April next year.
16 Jul, 14:04
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GB News
Energy drinks to be banned for under-16s in England from April - Here's what's changing
From April, youngsters under the age of 16 in England will no longer be permitted to purchase high-caffeine energy drinks, the government announced this week.
The prohibition targets beverages exceeding 150mg of caffeine per litre, effectively capturing popular brands such as Red Bull, Monster, Relentless and Prime.
Public Health Minister Sharon Hodgson declared that the measure "demonstrates our firm commitment to…
18 Jul, 08:23