Should energy drinks be banned for under-16s?

The Welsh government says it wants to ban children under 16 from buying high-caffeine energy drinks.

Published on RocksNews: 6 Nov 2026, 18:38 UTC
Updated: 6 Nov 2026, 18:38 UTC
Language: English

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The Welsh government says it wants to ban children under 16 from buying high-caffeine energy drinks.

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