“Deep-fried food will be banned and high-sugar items restricted in schools in England under plans to overhaul school dinners.”

Department for EducationPress releaseApril 12, 2026Read the original

Consultation on new School Food Standards in England.

Our verdict

True

The plans, published in April 2026 and finalised in September, ban deep-fried food and limit sugary items in English schools.

What we found

The rules apply only in England, with phased implementation. The claim is accurate.

The evidence

2 of 2 sources support the claim; none contradict it.

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Supports the claim
Government scraps high-sugar food from school menus. [1]
Supports the claim
Deep-fried food banned and desserts cut back under new school dinner rules. [2]

How we checked

We checked the claim against GOV.UK, Radio X (PA). We reviewed 2 relevant sources.

Sources

[1]GOV.UK · Government scraps high-sugar food from school menus
[2]Radio X (PA) · Deep-fried food banned and desserts cut back under new school dinner rules

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