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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 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
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
Employment Tribunal decision.
Children, adults and families will be better supported to achieve and maintain a healthier weight through £100 million of new government support.
Defence is continuing to improve the experiences of women in the Armed Forces by rolling out updated combat clothing and body armour.
PHE has launched the latest Better Health campaign to encourage adults across the nation to lose excess weight, eat more healthily and get active this summer.
Jenny Willott: “Women should focus on the joys of being a mother not losing weight.”
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Evidence reveals how low body image can have devastating effects on health and wellbeing
Minister says: "no-one's energy, ambition and opportunity should be wasted by low body image”
Survey coinciding with Body Confidence Week finds half of adults think prospects are affected by looks.
Speech given by Lynne Featherstone on body image on 29th February 2012
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.
This speech was given by Lynne Feathersone at the Endangered Species International Summit at Royal Festival Hall in central London on 4 March 2011. This version is as written, not as spoken.
The launch of the Public Bodies Review Programme will set out how departments should assess their public bodies.
This speech was given by equalities minister Lynne Featherstone on 25 October 2011 at the Vanguard Council. This version of the speech is as written, not spoken.
Leading experts from around the world meet to help drive forward change.
Fashion industry, take note: curves are in.
Michael Gove has today confirmed the closure of Partnerships for Schools and the appointment of the new Chief Executive of the Education Funding Agency.
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