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UK Bans Fish and Chips in School Food Overhaul

4/13/2026

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  • The UK government will overhaul school food standards in England, banning calorific items like fish and chips.
  • The changes take effect in September 2026 and are the first major update in 13 years.
  • Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson stressed the need for nutritious meals that children enjoy.
  • Jamie Oliver praised the update as a major opportunity to improve health.
  • A coalition formed the School Food Project to help schools implement changes.