From today (Thursday 1 October 2026) the minimum price of a unit of alcohol will increase in Wales from 50p to 65p in a move which is expected to save hundreds of lives.

Government announces new National Cancer Board, whose first meeting is today.

‘Shocking’ breaches such as sweets and crisps at breakfast uncovered just before expansion of access to free school meals

Why Andy Burnham cannot afford to ignore alcohol harm if he is serious about reforming homelessness, social care and mental health support.

How has the promotion of health-harming products come to dominate major sporting events, and what can be done to reclaim sport from industry influence.

CPAW 2026 takes place on 15-21 June and tackles misleading health advice and promotes trusted, evidence-based cancer prevention information.

Read the evidence behind our Recommendation to not use supplements for cancer prevention

A major new public campaign by Recipe for Change, a coalition of 45 organisations led by Sustain, The Food Foundation, and the Obesity Health Alliance, is sending a clear message to government and industry...

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An increase in value to Healthy Start payments from April 2026 will help families on lower incomes to eat well during pregnancy and early years, but more change is needed to improve the scheme.

When high-profile figures speak openly about their health, it has the power to change the conversation and fill a critical knowledge gap. Recently, that moment came from HRH Catherine Princess of Wale...

Marking World Obesity Day and International School Meals Day, we explore how policy can improve food environments for children.

Information from UK Parliament on written questions & answers, written statements and daily reports.

Why are marketing restrictions on junk food particularly tricky to get over the line despite benefits to public health and cancer prevention?

World Cancer Research Fund welcomes the publication of the National Cancer Plan for England – reflecting not only on how we treat cancer, but how we prevent it.