Changes to school dinners as food to be banned in major UK update April 13

Changes to school dinners as food to be banned in major UK update April 13Certain foods will no longer be on the menu as part of a huge shakeupCommentsNewsCharlotte Smith Senior Lifestyle Content Editor22:30, 12 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesDeep-fried food will be banned from school menus and sugary treats limited (Image: Ben Birchall/PA Wire)School dinners are set to undergo a major overhaul as part of a UK-wide menu change that bans certain foods. The strict changes are part of a sweeping standards overhaul aimed at tackling childhood obesity and tooth decay.‌Deep-fried food will be banned from school menus, and sugary treats will be limited, it has been confirmed. Desserts like ice cream and waffles, and baked goods such as puddings and cakes, are also set to be served only once a week and must contain at least 50% fruit under new rules proposed by the Government.‌Sir Keir Starmer will promote the plans "supporting better health for the future" on a visit to Greater Manchester on Monday, April 13. Schools will no longer be able to offer unhealthy 'grab and go' options such as sausage rolls and pizza every day, and deep-fried food will be eliminated from menus entirely as part of the plan.‌The Prime Minister, ahead of a visit to a school breakfast club in Greater Manchester, said: "We’re improving the quality of food served in schools so parents can count on their children getting healthy meals. This is about easing the cost of living today and supporting better health for the future."Each school will be asked to publish their menus online to help boost compliance under the proposals. These are being put to a nine-week consultation starting on Monday.View 3 ImagesEach school will be asked to publish their menus online to help boost compliance under the proposals‌Fruit will need to be served for the majority of the week instead of sugary treats, with sample menus including mains such as cottage pie with root-and-veg mash, Mexican-style burrito...