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Labour proposes ban on sales of highly caffeinated energy drinks to under 16s

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Labour has  announced plans to ban the sale of energy drinks to children aged under 16 if the party wins the upcoming General Election. Keir Starmer is promising the clampdown because of the impact on kids’ health – as well as concentration in classrooms. Some…

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