World Jul 16, 2026 · 1 min read

Energy drinks to be banned from sale to under-16s in England

About 100,000 children across the country drink the high-caffeine beverages dailyHigh-caffeine energy drinks “have no place in children’s hands” and will be banned from sale to under-16s in England from April next year under new laws designed to improve health outcomes in young people.About 100,000...

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The Guardian
by Harry Cockburn
Energy drinks to be banned from sale to under-16s in England

About 100,000 children across the country drink the high-caffeine beverages daily

High-caffeine energy drinks “have no place in children’s hands” and will be banned from sale to under-16s in England from April next year under new laws designed to improve health outcomes in young people.

About 100,000 children across the country currently drink high-caffeine energy drinks daily, with those in more deprived areas and households more likely to consume them, according to the government.

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This article was originally published by The Guardian and written by Harry Cockburn.

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