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Mornings: with Connie McLaughlin

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On the phone-in Connie McLaughlin asks, Do we need to get tougher on junk food?

On the phone-in Connie McLaughlin asks, Do we need to get tougher on junk food? Also on the show, comedian Miles Jupp, pet loss and the weekly consumer surgery.

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The Scottish government is consulting on banning 'meal deals' that contain foods that are high in fat, sugar or salt.   
Ministers are considering a number of options including restricting specific foods from 'meal deals' or only allowing one item per meal deal that is high in fat, sugar or salt.  Ministers are currently consulting on policies to restrict the promotion of such food and drinks. The Scottish Government is considering targeting promotions including "multi-buys, temporary price reductions, meal deals and positioning restrictions, such as at checkouts and front of store". A 'meal deal' is defined by the Scottish Government as "an offer of a discounted price for multiple items promoted as intended to be consumed together as, or as part of, a meal by one, or by two or more people. Examples include lunchtime meal deals and dine in offers."

Connie asks - do we need to get tougher on junk food? 

Also on the show…

MILES JUPP
From Cbeebies to Ridley Scott - actor and comedian Miles Jupp talks to Connie about his career, and his recent brain tumour journey, that he's turned in to a show  

CONSUMER SURGERY
Our weekly consumer surgery returns, giving you the chance to get advice on any bills, returns and shopping rights. Consumer rights expert Martyn James answers listener questions

COURT OF KAREN 
The Court of Karen returns with another humdrum conundrum. Karen presents the case and you decide the verdict. This week - my wife is annoyed at me for not making her packed lunches - am I in the wrong for saying no? 

EMPATHY WEEK
Should every school in the country be teaching empathy?

DEMENTIA LABELS
Are non-professionals too quick to label someone with dementia?

PET LOSS
Burials, sculptures & memory boxes - how to commemorate your pet when they pass on

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