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Junk food ads to be banned from October 2025 with final details unveiled today.
The UK chief medical officers, chief nursing officers and chief midwifery officers have given advice on the importance of folic acid supplementation.
In September 2021, the 4 UK governments announced the intention to mandate…
New legislation being introduced today will require millers and flour producers to fortify non-wholemeal wheat flour with folic acid from the end of 2026.
A new app offering incentives such as vouchers for shops, gym discounts and cinema tickets for people who eat healthily and exercise more has been launched in Wolverhampton.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
A £20 million research boost will help to develop new medicines and digital tools which have been shown to help people shed 20% of their weight.
New legislation applying to large businesses such as takeaways, restaurants and cafes comes into force on today.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
The government's New Better Health campaign, including a new NHS Food Scanner App, launches today to help parents improve their children's diet.
City of Wolverhampton chosen to pilot scheme that will reward healthy behaviours through a new app.
Pilot scheme will motivate people to make healthy changes to their lifestyle.
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.
Following consultation with industry, the government will restrict unhealthy food promotions in stores from October 2022.
The pilot will explore the best ways to incentivise adults to make healthier choices
Thousands of adults and children will benefit from new services launched across England to help them achieve a healthy weight and boost their wellbeing.
New rules on advertising unhealthy foods online and before 9pm on TV across the UK after public consultation.
A new report from SACN concludes that a lower carbohydrate diet is an effective short-term option for adults living with type 2 diabetes and overweight or obesity.
A new consultation has been launched on proposals to ban online adverts for foods high in fat, sugar and salt in the UK to tackle the obesity crisis and get the nation fit and healthy.
Public Health England publishes third annual report on industry action to reduce sugar levels in products that contribute most to children’s sugar intakes.
Food industry encouraged to help people move towards and maintain a healthier weight by reducing excessive calories in everyday foods by up to 20% by 2024.
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.
New package of measures and 'Better Health' campaign announced to help people lose weight.
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