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The government is consulting on proposals to introduce a 9pm watershed on TV and online adverts for food and drink that is high in fat, sugar or salt.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
A new Change4Life campaign aims to encourage people to make one easy swap to help cut sugar and fat from their everyday snacks, drinks and meals this January.
Warnings about the risk of severe and fatal burns are being extended to all paraffin-based emollients regardless of paraffin concentration. Data suggest there is also a risk for paraffin-free emollients. Advise patients who use these products not to smoke or...
The Prime Minister will host a traditional Burns Supper in Downing Street this evening (Monday) in celebration of the life and works of the famous Scottish bard.
High Commissioner Melanie Hopkins was Chief Guest at the Burns Night celebrations in Fiji on 26 January 2019 and delivered the loyal toast on the occasion.
High Commissioner Melanie Hopkins was Chief Guest at Burns Night Celebrations in Fiji on 26 January 2019 and delivered the loyal toast on Burns night.
The country's biggest supermarkets, food manufacturers, caterers and food outlets are joining forces to help cut five billion calories from the nation's daily diet, the Health Secretary Andrew Lansley announced today.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Figures show growing demand for beer, gin and whisky.
In celebration of Green Great Britain Week, leading retailers across the UK have pledged to encourage customers to buy cleaner fuels.
Millions of households across the UK will benefit from a new £15 billion package of targeted government support to help with the rising cost of living, the Chancellor announced today (26 May).
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Sales of house coal and wet wood in England will be phased out from next year to cut pollution.
Standards published by the CEN during August and September 2018, some of which are relevant to chemical measurement in support of food and animal feed regulation
The links between Scotland and Pakistan are deep and enduring.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Tamil Nadu inspires national action in one of the most under-serviced areas of action on violence against women.
Public Health England's new TV advert highlights the dangers of tar in cigarettes, urging England’s 7 million smokers to quit using Smokefree this New Year.
A Norfolk farmer collected and burned hazardous waste including fridges, freezers and dead animals despite Environment Agency warnings.
Employment Tribunal decision.
PHE's latest Change4Life campaign encourages parents to make healthy swaps to prevent 141 children a day having a tooth removed in hospital.
The Men’s Health Forum, supported by PHE, publishes guidance on how to tailor weight management services for men based on new research.
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