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Radio 4,05 Jan 2026,53 mins

Junk Food Ads, AI Holidays and Cardboard Mountains

You and Yours

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Junk food adverts are banned on television before 9pm and at any time online. It's part of attempts to tackle childhood obesity. But how will it work in a world of influencer endorsements - and has its impact been weakened by loopholes? The Advertising Standards Authority, the body in charge of policing the ban, will tell us. Everything we buy seems to be wrapped in paper and cardboard these days - is it better for the environment, or is it just about companies trying to look green? Also - more people are using AI to plan their holidays, and we'll find out what the future holds for car clubs as Zipcar gives up on the UK. And we'll hear how an Instagram scammer whose crimes were highlighted on You and Yours was finally brought to justice. PRESENTER: WINIFRED ROBINSON PRODUCER: TOM MOSELEY

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