England Plans Ban on Energy Drink Sales to Under-16s
The UK government has announced plans to ban the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks such as Red Bull to children under 16 in England, citing growing health concerns. Health Secretary Wes Streeting said the move aims to promote healthier lifestyles for young people. “By preventing shops from selling these drinks to kids, we’re helping build the foundations for healthier and happier generations to come,” Streeting stated. Why the Ban? Government data suggests that up to one-third of 13–16-year-olds regularly consume energy drinks — some of which contain more caffeine than two cups of coffee. Streeting questioned the impact on academic performance: “How can we expect children to do well at school if they have the equivalent of a double espresso in their system on a daily basis?” Although most major supermarkets already enforce a voluntary ban, the government says tougher […]
