Britain to restrict promotion of unhealthy food from April 2022

14 Sept 06:41 Key points summarised by AI

Britain will ban 'buy one get one free' promotions and free refills of sugary soft drinks for food high in fat, sugar, or salt starting April 2022.
New regulations will restrict where promotions for unhealthy products can be advertised in stores, prohibiting them at checkouts, shop entrances, and aisle ends.
These measures are part of the government's ongoing strategy to combat obesity, a significant public health issue affecting nearly two-thirds of adults in England.
The initiative aims to make healthier food choices more accessible and builds on previous proposals to restrict advertising of unhealthy food.

Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests

19 Oct 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.