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New Better Health campaign offers free support and guidance to those working towards a healthier weight.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
New rules on advertising unhealthy foods online and before 9pm on TV across the UK after public consultation.
Millions of NHS patients and staff will benefit from tastier, healthier and better-quality meals following an independent review of hospital food.
A new app offering incentives such as vouchers for shops, gym discounts and cinema tickets for people who eat healthily and exercise more has been launched in Wolverhampton.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
City of Wolverhampton chosen to pilot scheme that will reward healthy behaviours through a new app.
New legislation applying to large businesses such as takeaways, restaurants and cafes comes into force on today.
Children, adults and families will be better supported to achieve and maintain a healthier weight through £100 million of new government support.
The pilot will explore the best ways to incentivise adults to make healthier choices
Rules banning multibuy deals on foods and drinks high in fat, salt, or sugar – including buy one get one free deals – will be delayed for another two years until October 2025.
Government renews drive to tackle obesity and improve the nation’s health
Diet and Nutrition Survey of Infants and Young Children (DNSIYC) 2011.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
The Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN) has today published a consultation on its draft report on lower carbohydrate diets for people with type 2 diabetes.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced a move to Plan B in England.
The government's new counter-terrorism strategy (known as CONTEST) was unveiled by Home Secretary Theresa May today.
Public Health Minister, Jane Ellison, launches the Responsibility Deal Saturated Fat Reduction Pledge.
McDonald’s will introduce calorie information to all of its menus throughout all of its 1,200 UK restaurants.
The government’s new one-nation Counter-Extremism Strategy launches today to confront and defeat all forms of extremism.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Employment Tribunal decision.
Statement on the review of Prevent given by the Home Secretary on 7 June 2011 in the House of Commons.
World leaders have today signed a global agreement that will prevent millions of infant deaths, and boost the life chances of millions more, by equipping the developing world with the means to beat malnutrition.
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