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- Starting September 2026, deep-fried foods will be banned in school dinners to curb childhood obesity and tooth decay.
- Sugary items will be limited to once a week.
- Schools must serve more fruit, vegetables, and whole grains.
- A nine-week consultation will begin on April 13, 2026.
- Free school meals will expand to about 500,000 more children whose parents receive Universal Credit.
