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Leading soft drinks brands Lucozade, Ribena and J20 are among the latest brands to sign up to the Responsibility Deal’s calorie reduction pledge as part of the government's drive to curb obesity levels
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
New package of measures and 'Better Health' campaign announced to help people lose weight.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
A survey from Public Health England (PHE) found that around 9 in 10 people support the government working with the food industry to make food healthier.
Leading soft drinks brands Lucozade and Ribena will reduce the amount of sugar and calories in their products by up to 10 per cent as part of…
A bid to slash five billion calories off the nation's daily diet was set out as part of the Government's ambitious new plan to tackle obesity by the Department of Health today.
New rules on advertising unhealthy foods online and before 9pm on TV across the UK after public consultation.
Public Health England (PHE) announces plans to consider the evidence, set guidelines and closely monitor progress on calorie reduction.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
‘Healthy Lives, Healthy People: A call to action on obesity in England’ has been published today.
Public Health England has today published new data detailing the state of the nation’s diet.
Public Health England publishes third annual report on industry action to reduce sugar levels in products that contribute most to children’s sugar intakes.
The Department has announced proposals for front-of-pack nutrition labelling that clearly displays: how much fat, saturated fat, salt and sugar…
More people living with obesity will have access to the newest and most effective obesity drugs to help cut NHS waiting lists, following the announcement of a £40 million two-year pilot today [Wednesday 7 June].
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Public Health England (PHE) has published a paper, 'Sugar Reduction: Responding to the Challenge', discussing the nation's sugar intake.
A new national campaign is under way to encourage millions of adults to kick start their health and reduce their risk of serious illness, including COVID-19.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition is consulting on a draft review of saturated fats, recommending intake should not exceed 10% of daily calories.
People will now find it easier to make healthier choices about the food they eat with the new consistent front of pack nutritional label.
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.
Following consultation with industry, the government will restrict unhealthy food promotions in stores from October 2022.
Restrictions on multibuy deals and advertising foods high in fat, salt or sugar to be delayed for a year.
Promotions on food and drinks high in fat, salt or sugar (HFSS) in retailers will be restricted from April 2022, the government has confirmed today.
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