TfL junk food advertising ban helps unhealthy purchases to fall
Londoners are buying less junk food after the UK Government imposed a ban on advertising these food and drink products on public transport services.
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Londoners are buying less junk food after the UK Government imposed a ban on advertising these food and drink products on public transport services.
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