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‘Shocking’ breaches such as sweets and crisps at breakfast uncovered just before expansion of free school meals
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United Kingdom — Denis Campbell Health policy editor
‘Shocking’ breaches such as sweets and crisps at breakfast uncovered just before expansion of free school meals
Three-quarters of secondary schools in England are breaking the rules on food offered to pupils by serving chips, burgers and hash browns too often – and sweets and crisps at breakfast time, according to a report.
“Shocking” breaches of school food standards have been exposed on Monday, in a new analysis of the food provided at almost 400 state secondaries undertaken by Bite Back, a food charity set up by the chef Jamie Oliver.
Three-quarters of secondary schools in England are breaking the rules on food offered to pupils by serving chips, burgers and hash browns too often – and sweets and crisps at breakfast time, according to a report.
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Source: The Guardian · Denis Campbell Health policy editor. Published 24 Aug 2026, 04:00 am.
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