Scrap the incoming ban of all online promotion of junk food

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closedDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsOpened 22 December 2025Closed 22 June 2026

Background

I ask for the reversal of the incoming ban on all paid-for online promotion of “less healthy food and drink” products. We urge the government to consider less restrictive measures.

Additional details

We believe the total ban in all paid-for online advertisement is a disproportionate and blunt measure that disproportionately harms SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises) who rely on cost-effective, targeted digital ads to compete with large supermarkets. We think it is not an effective solution to obesity and threatens vital jobs and business growth across the UK.

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Source: UK Government & Parliament Petitions service. Petition ID: 749405.