Takeaways will no longer be able to open near schools in bid to tackle ‘real problem’ of child obesity

COUNCILS will get beefed-up powers to stop takeaway outlets opening near schools.

Though many town halls already have curbs on fast food joints, their decisions are often overturned on appeal.

It is believed at least 43 councils in England and Wales have been challenged by KFC alone since 2017.

A Government insider said: “We have a real problem with childhood obesity...