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Children’s health further protected with energy drinks ban

The government will ban the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to under 16s in England from April 2027.

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Every baby in England to get life-saving genetic test from birth

All babies in England will be screened for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA).

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Care workers to be represented in fair pay agreements

New negotiating body to be set up as part of the first ever adult social care fair pay agreement, representing millions of care workers.

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Government and Joe Wicks support families to stay active

Families across the country are being encouraged to help children stay active over the summer holidays.

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