UK proposes energy drinks ban for children

The government of the United Kingdom has proposed banning children from buying energy drinks following concerns about the impact on their health.

Energy drinks, which contain high levels of sugar and caffeine, have been linked to obesity and other health issues. The government has launched a public consultation on its plans to make it illegal to sell the drinks to children.

Research has suggested that British children are among the highest consumers of energy drinks in Europe. The government is asking for views on what age the ban should apply to, but gave under 16 and under 18 as options.