UK to tackle obesity

The UK unveiled plans to tackle an "obesity time bomb" on Monday, banning TV and online adverts for junk food before 9 pm.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who has lost weight since he was in intensive care with COVID-19, wants to tackle obesity after research showed those who are obese are at increased risk of death or severe illness from the coronavirus.

In June, he said Britain was fatter than most European countries apart from Malta and his government described "tackling the obesity time bomb" as a priority.

Reuters