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Junk food ads to be banned from October 2025 with final details unveiled today.
Votes on the world-leading Tobacco and Vapes Bill will move the UK one step closer to becoming smoke-free.
The continuation of the ban applies to the sale or supply of these drugs to under 18s not already taking them.
Temporary ban on prescription and supply of puberty blockers extended.
A national respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine programme protecting infants and elderly people will save lives in the UK.
New regulations restrict the prescribing and supply of puberty-suppressing hormones to children and young people under 18.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Statement to Parliament from Health Minister, Andrea Leadsom, at the second reading of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill.
Professor Sir Chris Whitty writes for The Guardian on smoking addiction and MPs' historic opportunity to vote on the Tobacco and Vapes Bill.
MPs to vote on legislation to create first smokefree generation, protecting young people turning 15 this year or younger from harms of smoking.
As delivered by Rt Hon Victoria Atkins MP, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care.
The Chief Nursing Officers and Senior Midwives of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have spoken out in support of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill.
Consultation launched on proposals to expand scheme to 1.6 million more people to help tackle tooth decay.
A new government campaign will be launched to support parents as research highlights some are unaware their baby's mental health impacts their early development.
The Tobacco and Vapes Bill will deliver on the Prime Minister's commitment to create a smokefree generation, saving thousands of lives and billions for the NHS.
Government bringing together experts in the field to drive forward progress in tackling cancer in children and young people.
Disposable vapes will be banned in the UK as part of ambitious government plans to tackle the rise in youth vaping and protect children’s health.
Public consultation on historic proposals draws to a close with roughly 25,000 responses from teachers, parents, healthcare professionals and the public.
All secondary school pupils eligible for free flu vaccine as government expands vaccination programme.
Government takes steps to crack down on rogue firms targeting children with free samples.
Government campaign promotes NHS advice on weaning as survey finds half of parents in England are confused about how much to feed their baby in the process.
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