Overview

• The HFSS promotion restrictions that began on 1 October curb multi‑buy deals and end free refills for drinks with sugar added before purchase.
• Morrisons confirmed hot chocolate and mocha are now excluded from free self‑serve refills in its cafés.
• Nando’s limited Coca‑Cola Classic to one glass per customer, and JD Wetherspoon said it is reviewing its refill policy.
• Regular tea and unsweetened coffee are unaffected, and shoppers have shared critical reactions and photos of new in‑store signs on social media.
• DHSC estimates £2bn in health benefits and £180m in NHS savings from volume price curbs, plus £57bn and £4bn from location rules over 25 years, with TV pre‑9pm and online promotion bans due from January.