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Morrisons has been forced to make a change to its free drink offers following a new law under the Labour Party government. Morrisons cafés have axed hot chocolates and mochas from their complimentary hot drinks refill deal. All other hot beverages, including cappuccinos, lattes and flat whites, remain part of the offer. The Labour Party government brought in a prohibition on price or multibuy promotions for unhealthy food and drink last week in a bid to address obesity rates across the nation. The restrictions cover supermarkets, major high street retailers, DIY outlets, garden centres, petrol stations and online shops. The regulations ban free refill promotions for beverages high in fat, salt or sugar at restaurants and cafés READ MORE Free bus passes could be extended to one group of under 66s . One Morrisons customer said on X: "It’s not just the ‘full fat’ Coke in Nando’s. They’ve come for the hot chocolate and mocha in Morrisons! Hot chocolate! "Lmao I just got challenged by a staff remember for going for a second mocha. It’s not just a sign! I laughed at this but on reflection it’s quite dystopian really. ‘You’ve had your maximum allowance of mocha sir, it’s the law’." Morrisons had earlier stated it introduced free hot drink refills to "help customers stay warm throughout the colder months". A spokesperson for the chain commented: "We are reviewing our position in light of the legislation." Notices erected in stores tell shoppers about the changes and state: "Due to a recent change in legislation, our Hot Chocolate and Mocha are now excluded from our Free Refills offer." Earlier this month, Nando's fans were devastated after discovering they could no longer get free refills on classic Coca-Cola due to the new rules. "Nando's banned refillable drinks? We are living in the end of times," one angry customer said in response to the ban. Diners at Nando's can still enjoy unlimited glasses of diet and zero fizzy drinks, such as Fanta Zero, Diet Coke, Coke Zero, Sprite Zero and Dr Pepper Zero.
