Junk food ad ban on London transport to take effect in February

Tube, train and tram ban could cost TfL millions in lost revenue, says advertising industry

Junk food adverts will be banned on London Underground, train, tram and bus services from February under plans announced by London’s mayor, Sadiq Khan.

Advertising will be banned for most sugary drinks, hamburgers, chocolate bars and salted nuts across the entire Transport for London network, which also includes London Overground, tram services and bus stops.

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