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39 per cent of adults want to see ultra-processed foods banned – survey

Two thirds of UK adults believe the next generation will suffer poorer health due to ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and 39 per cent would like to see them banned, a survey suggests.

Health|Jan 12
Supporting image for story: 39 per cent of adults want to see ultra-processed foods banned – survey
Supporting image for story: New Wyre Forest church initiative set to offer food to those most in need
New Wyre Forest church initiative set to offer food to those most in need
Cost of living|Jan 11
Supporting image for story: £325,000 four-bedroom detached family home for sale in Wolverhampton
£325,000 four-bedroom detached family home for sale in Wolverhampton
Property|Jan 11
Supporting image for story: We visited a Wolverhampton bar which is proud to be the first micropub in the West Midlands, a supporter of local breweries and frequented by famous visitors
We visited a Wolverhampton bar which is proud to be the first micropub in the West Midlands, a supporter of local breweries and frequented by famous visitors
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Food and Drink|Jan 11
Supporting image for story: Castle Bromwich pub with five-star reviews offers meal for two with drinks for £20
Castle Bromwich pub with five-star reviews offers meal for two with drinks for £20
Affiliates|Jan 10
Supporting image for story: 'An experience I'll never forget' - Dudley social media influencer proud of huge total raised from rough sleeping campaign in Wolverhampton
'An experience I'll never forget' - Dudley social media influencer proud of huge total raised from rough sleeping campaign in Wolverhampton
Cost of living|Jan 10
Supporting image for story: Treat yourself to a 60-minute massage and facial for £18 with this amazing deal
Treat yourself to a 60-minute massage and facial for £18 with this amazing deal
Affiliates|Jan 9

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Supporting image for story: This £20 meal out for two deal is how you beat the January blues
This £20 meal out for two deal is how you beat the January blues
Affiliates|Jan 9
Supporting image for story: Amazon is giving away four months of premium music — but this deal ends in days
Amazon is giving away four months of premium music — but this deal ends in days
Affiliates|Jan 8
Supporting image for story: Residents invited to donate items at Kingswinford community reuse and recycling event
Residents invited to donate items at Kingswinford community reuse and recycling event
Cost of living|Jan 7
Supporting image for story: Lucky residents on streets in Black Country and Staffordshire scoop £1,000 in People's Postcode Lottery
Lucky residents on streets in Black Country and Staffordshire scoop £1,000 in People's Postcode Lottery
Cost of living|Jan 7
Supporting image for story: ‘Good news for Walsall’: Extra council funding confirmed - but warning issues for 'significant challenges'
‘Good news for Walsall’: Extra council funding confirmed - but warning issues for 'significant challenges'
Politics|Jan 6
Supporting image for story: ‘And that’s a wrap’: Youth club in Bridgnorth closes after 30 years due to 'financial pressures'
‘And that’s a wrap’: Youth club in Bridgnorth closes after 30 years due to 'financial pressures'
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Bridgnorth|Jan 6
Supporting image for story: We visited a Wolverhampton pub with a reputation for excellent food and a history of a warm relationship with customers
We visited a Wolverhampton pub with a reputation for excellent food and a history of a warm relationship with customers
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Food and Drink|Jan 4
Supporting image for story: 'I've been freezing and lonely - it's really not nice being homeless': Dudley social media influencer sleeping rough in Wolverhampton for charity
'I've been freezing and lonely - it's really not nice being homeless': Dudley social media influencer sleeping rough in Wolverhampton for charity
Cost of living|Dec 31, 2025
Supporting image for story: Rare 1970 dolls of The Monkees kept in a Willenhall loft and bought for pennies now worth hundreds of pounds
Rare 1970 dolls of The Monkees kept in a Willenhall loft and bought for pennies now worth hundreds of pounds
Showbiz|Dec 30, 2025
Supporting image for story: 'I wanted to help the lonely, vulnerable, or anyone who might not get out at Christmas': Kind Wordsley worshipper puts on party to give back
'I wanted to help the lonely, vulnerable, or anyone who might not get out at Christmas': Kind Wordsley worshipper puts on party to give back
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Wordsley|Dec 28, 2025

UK News

Supporting image for story: Demolition of fourth clifftop home at risk of falling into the sea begins
Demolition of fourth clifftop home at risk of falling into the sea begins
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Supporting image for story: More than 600 referrals made from UK’s first drug consumption room, figures show
More than 600 referrals made from UK’s first drug consumption room, figures show
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Supporting image for story: Ceremony for new Iranian ambassador to Ireland postponed amid regime’s crackdown
Ceremony for new Iranian ambassador to Ireland postponed amid regime’s crackdown
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Strike suspended by Metropolitan Police civilian staff
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Supporting image for story: Global central banks show ‘full solidarity’ to US Fed chairman after threats
Global central banks show ‘full solidarity’ to US Fed chairman after threats
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Supporting image for story: New ice warning forecasts potential for more travel disruption
New ice warning forecasts potential for more travel disruption
UK News|1 hour ago

Viral News

Supporting image for story: Man cycling from Cork to Mount Everest to raise money for children’s wards
Man cycling from Cork to Mount Everest to raise money for children’s wards
Viral news|Jan 11
Supporting image for story: Irish basket weaver takes craft to Glastonbury and beyond
Irish basket weaver takes craft to Glastonbury and beyond
Viral news|Jan 2
Supporting image for story: Scottish TikToker of the year revealed
Scottish TikToker of the year revealed
Viral news|Dec 29, 2025
Supporting image for story: John Lewis recall popular toddler toys due to 'choking' risk
John Lewis recall popular toddler toys due to 'choking' risk
Entertainment|Dec 27, 2025
Supporting image for story: The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65
The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65
Breaking News|Dec 27, 2025
Supporting image for story: Ozzy Osbourne and Rob Reiner among the celebrities we mourned in 2025
Ozzy Osbourne and Rob Reiner among the celebrities we mourned in 2025
Showbiz|Dec 26, 2025

World News

Supporting image for story: Four killed as Russia launches another major attack on Ukraine’s power grid
Four killed as Russia launches another major attack on Ukraine’s power grid
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Marine Le Pen faces appeal trial that could decide her French presidential run
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US accuses Russia of ‘dangerous and inexplicable escalation’ of war in Ukraine
World News|4 hours ago
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Iranians able to make calls abroad but internet remains offline after protests
World News|5 hours ago
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Swiss court orders pre-trial detention for bar manager over fatal fire
World News|19 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Pope meets Venezuelan opposition leader Machado in surprise audience
Pope meets Venezuelan opposition leader Machado in surprise audience
World News|21 hours ago
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