BBC Poll shows most want sugary drinks banned from UK schools

Two thirds of people support a ban on sugary drinks in all UK schools and academies, suggests a poll carried out for the BBC.

The Populus poll of 1,000 adults in Britain also found more than four out of 10 people would support a tax on sugary drinks.

And 59% said warnings on packaging - similar to those on cigarettes - would encourage them to eat more healthily.

Six out of 10 wanted supermarkets to stop promotions on unhealthy food....