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The 12-week consultation asks if there should be more restrictions on how retailers promote food and drink that is high in fat, salt and sugar (HFSS).
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
New ‘Be Food Smart’ campaign launched A ground-breaking new campaign exposing the ‘hidden nasties’ in everyday foods and helping people to …
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
The Healthy Living and Social Care theme of the Red Tape Challenge launches today. The 6-week long initiative invites healthcare professionals…
In a speech at the United Nations, Health Secretary Andrew Lansley has called for governments across the world to work collectively to tackle the rising tide of lifestyle-related diseases.
MHRA investigators seize more than 28,000 unlicensed slimming pills in Manchester area.
PHE reminds UK travellers taking winter sun holidays to take care of their health with the right vaccinations.
A new Public Health Responsibility Deal pledge on calorie reduction
A wide range of actions taken over past year by 25 Responsibility Deal food businesses to help families cut down on calories.
Complaints from the public being fobbed off with health and safety excuses are at a record high.
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.
A new myth busting challenge panel is being launched (11 April) to curb the worst examples of health and safety misuse.
Andrew Lansley's speech about poor performance.
The Institute of Health Equity (IHE) has published a report funded by Natural England, which highlights the growing evidence of the benefits of green spaces on health and wellbeing, and the differences in access to natural environments across England, which...
Reminder to practise good hand hygiene when visiting farm attractions following a number of outbreaks of diarrhoeal illness this year.
New figures from PHE show higher concentrations of fast food outlets in England’s most deprived communities.
DFID Ghana social sectors team leader, Jemima Gordon-Duff delivered a speech at the launch of Quality Rights Initiative.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge support new Every Mind Matters advice for looking after mental wellbeing.
The updated Lester Tool is part of PHE’s work to support people to live well for longer.
A constructive shift for the image of builders.
MHRA launch FakeMeds campaign with warning on dodgy diet pills
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