Deep-fried food banned under new school dinner rules in England

No more deep‑fried chips — schools must oven‑bake fried foods, and deep‑fried items are effectively banned.
Breakfast clubs will be regulated for the first time: sugary cereals (think Coco Pops) and chocolate spread off the menu, with a sugar cap and stricter guidance.
Fewer sweet desserts and processed meats, more fruit, veg, fibre and wholegrains (eg 50% wholewheat pasta weekly); the "once‑in‑a‑generation" changes kick in from 2027 to help tackle childhood obesity.