UK Bans Free Cola Refills; Nando’s Limits One Glass

New UK HFSS regulations that came into effect on 1 October 2025 bar free‑refill promotions of sugar‑sweetened (HFSS) drinks as part of wider anti‑obesity measures including bans on multi‑buy junk‑food offers and tighter advertising rules. As a result, Nando’s is limiting Coca‑Cola Classic to one glass per customer while continuing unlimited low‑ and zero‑sugar options, and the chain says it is complying with the new law. Other hospitality outlets with “bottomless” soft‑drink offers — including Pizza Express, Five Guys, Burger King, Toby Carvery and Pizza Hut — must also follow the restrictions. The changes form part of a government drive to cut sugar consumption and tackle rising obesity rates and related health costs. The decision has prompted strong social media backlash from some customers who called it nanny‑state overreach, although others have supported the public‑health intent.