Obesity Health Alliance @oha-updates.bsky.social · 13h📣 We calling on the Government to publish its response to the Nutrient Profiling Model consultation, and publish the long-awaited Healthy Food Standard consultation immediately, and to implement both within this Parliament. ⤵️ Our Executive Director responds below 000
Obesity Health Alliance @oha-updates.bsky.social · 01/10/2026🏆 Nominations are now open for the Children’s Food Awards 2027! This year, we are proud to partner on the award for Outstanding Political Leadership for Children's Food. We're looking for politicians who have shown exceptional leadership during 2025-2026 to improve children's food environments. 100
Obesity Health Alliance @oha-updates.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Are you attending Labour Party Conference from 28th-30th September? Make sure you join us for this exciting Recipe for Change Panel Event - happening this Sunday (27th) at Hilton Liverpool City Centre from 1-2pm. No registration required! More info ➡️ www.recipeforchange.org.uk/news-and-blo... 001
Obesity Health Alliance @oha-updates.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Today marks an important day for school food, with the government confirming the first overhaul to the School Food Standards in over a decade - AND for the first time ever, the standards will be properly monitored ☑️ Our Exec Director was quoted in the government's press release ⤵️ 121
Obesity Health Alliance @oha-updates.bsky.social · 07/09/2026with comment from our Exec Director ⬇️ Find out more about the project here: obesityhealthalliance.org.uk/2026/03/05/b... 000
Obesity Health Alliance @oha-updates.bsky.social · 16/07/2026This is a critical next step to avoid further delays and ensure these long-awaited protections for children are delivered on time. Our Executive Director, Katharine Jenner, responds below ⬇️ 100
Obesity Health Alliance @oha-updates.bsky.social · 15/07/2026The Obesity Health Alliance was pleased to contribute evidence to the inquiry, alongside many of our members last year and strongly welcome the recommendations outlined in the report. Responding to the report, our Executive Director, Katharine Jenner, who gave evidence at the inquiry said ⬇️ 100
Obesity Health Alliance @oha-updates.bsky.social · 30/06/2026New analysis from the @bhfpolicy.bsky.social has estimated that 170,000 lives at risk over next decade from weight-linked cardiovascular disease 🫀 Our Executive Director, Katharine Jenner, responds below and quoted in the Guardian's coverage yesterday: www.theguardian.com/society/2026... 022
Obesity Health Alliance @oha-updates.bsky.social · 25/06/2026New research published today shows that obesity diagnoses in England are increasing most rapidly among people in their 20s and 30s 📉 Our Executive Director, Katharine Jenner, responds below ⬇️ and quoted in the BBC coverage ➡️ www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... 001
Obesity Health Alliance @oha-updates.bsky.social · 10/06/2026The #BrokenPlate 2026 report is now live. Published by @foodfoundation.bsky.social, it offers an essential annual deep dive into the our food system. The headline? The food system has reached crisis point. Find out why and what action is urgently needed ➡️ foodfoundation.org.uk/sites/defaul... 020
Obesity Health Alliance @oha-updates.bsky.social · 22/05/2026Earlier this week, our Government Affairs Lead, Alfred Slade, was invited along to the Health Communication Congress in Warsaw to share our experiences on influencing national obesity policy in the UK. A pleasure to feed into international conversations on public health and effective policy change! 020
Obesity Health Alliance @oha-updates.bsky.social · 22/05/2026We’re proud to have hosted the launch of the APPG on Dietary Health this week in Parliament, attended by over 30 MPs and Peers - including Minister for Public Health and Prevention, Sharon Hodgson MP. Find out more about the event & APPG here ➡️ obesityhealthalliance.org.uk/2026/05/21/a... 030
Obesity Health Alliance @oha-updates.bsky.social · 13/05/2026Our Executive Director, Katharine Jenner, responds to this new research ⬇️ 000
Obesity Health Alliance @oha-updates.bsky.social · 11/05/2026More than Medication - Optimising Weight-Loss Drug Outcomes in Practice - Thursday 21st May 9:30-15:30 BST, hosted by My NutriWeb. Use code MEDS10 to receive a discounted registration of just £10! mynutriweb.com/more-than-me... 000
Obesity Health Alliance @oha-updates.bsky.social · 10/05/2026Our Policy & Advocacy Lead responds ⬇️ 010
Obesity Health Alliance @oha-updates.bsky.social · 22/04/2026NEW YouGov polling commissioned by the #RecipeForChange campaign reveals that the British public are #FedUp with our broken food system 📢 @foodfoundation.bsky.social ky.social @bhfpolicy.bsky.social licy.bsky.social @impurbanhealth.bsky.social y.social @actionsaltsugar.bsky.social sky.social 152
Obesity Health Alliance @oha-updates.bsky.social · 25/03/2026The UK Government has today launched a 12-week consultation on strengthening food advertising and promotion rules using the updated 2018 Nutrient Profiling Model (NPM). Our Executive Director, Katharine Jenner, responds below ... 202
Obesity Health Alliance @oha-updates.bsky.social · 10/03/2026We have now submitted its response to the National Planning Policy Framework consultation - closing today at 11:45pm ⌛ If your organisation would like to show support for stronger planning policies that promote healthier food environments, please email: info@obesityhealthalliance.org.uk 📩 100
Obesity Health Alliance @oha-updates.bsky.social · 04/03/2026Data published today on #WorldObesityDay shines a spotlight on the scale of the challenge we are facing in the UK (and globally) with our children's health. Our Executive Director, Katharine Jenner, responds below and quoted in The Guardian 👇 News article 👉 www.theguardian.com/society/2026... 010
Obesity Health Alliance @oha-updates.bsky.social · 04/03/2026Thank you Ashley Dalton MP for your leadership as Public Health Minister - driving key parts of the NHS 10 Year Plan and championing a fairer food system 👏 Welcome Sharon Hodgson MP - we look forward to working together on the government’s 'moonshot to end the obesity epidemic' 021
Obesity Health Alliance @oha-updates.bsky.social · 26/02/2026📢 We have joined more than 100 organisations - including campaign groups, major supermarkets, food businesses and investors – to urge the Government to introduce a Good Food Bill. Read our Exec Director Katharine Jenner's response here 👇 & more info here 👉 foodfoundation.org.uk/news/100-org... 000
Obesity Health Alliance @oha-updates.bsky.social · 26/02/2026A great session yesterday the LGA / ADPH Annual Public Health Conference - talking all things fast-food outlets, public health and planning 💡 We are working with our NPPF working group on a template response, please get in touch with info@obesityhealthalliance.org.uk to access ✉️ 010
Obesity Health Alliance @oha-updates.bsky.social · 04/02/2026Looking forward to hosting a session at the forthcoming LGA & ADPH Annual Public Health Conference on Wednesday 25th February - which will focus on fast food outlets in the context of planning policy. More info & tickets here ➡️ lgaevents.local.gov.uk/lga/frontend... 001
Obesity Health Alliance @oha-updates.bsky.social · 10/01/2026Which? research shows front-of-pack traffic light labels are confusing and inconsistent. Some brands skip them entirely, leaving people guessing what’s healthy. Our Policy & Advocacy Lead responds ⬇️ Find out more here ➡️ www.which.co.uk/news/article... 010
Obesity Health Alliance @oha-updates.bsky.social · 06/01/2026In our letter, we call on the Secretaries of State to strengthen the rules by: 🔹 Adopting the 2018 Nutrient Profiling Model 🔹 Expanding product categories in scope 🔹 Removing “brand” exemptions 🔹 Starting work on next-phase advertising regulation 3/3 031
Obesity Health Alliance @oha-updates.bsky.social · 05/01/2026"It’s been such a long battle to get here, with the food industry fighting us at every single turn trying to water it down, dilute it and delay it for as long as possible." Kat was interviewed on BBC Breakfast this morning - listen back here ➡️ obesityhealthalliance.org.uk/2026/01/05/l... 020
Obesity Health Alliance @oha-updates.bsky.social · 05/01/2026Today is a big moment for child health as the Less Healthy Advertising Regulations come into force across TV and online media - a long-standing priority for the Obesity Health Alliance. Our Executive Director Katharine Jenner responds ⬇️ 1/2 145
Obesity Health Alliance @oha-updates.bsky.social · 03/12/2025New report published today '2025 State of the Nation's Food Industry' @foodfoundation.bsky.social, revealing what more needs to be done to help fix our unsustainable, unhealthy and unfair food system 🧰 Our Exec Direct responds below ⬇️ Read the report here ➡️ foodfoundation.org.uk/publication/... 020
Obesity Health Alliance @oha-updates.bsky.social · 19/11/2025📢 It’s Sugar Awareness Week 2025! This year’s theme shines a spotlight on so-called “healthy” snack bars - and the surprising levels of hidden sugars behind their glossy packaging and health-focused claims. 📍 Read the report: www.actiononsugar.org/sugar-awaren... @actionsaltsugar.bsky.social 010
Obesity Health Alliance @oha-updates.bsky.social · 12/11/2025Great to see Prime Minister Keir Starmer reaffirm the government’s commitment to improving children’s access to healthy food earlier this week on Lorraine. While there’s no new policy announcement, it’s encouraging to see child health remains high on the government’s agenda! 111
Obesity Health Alliance @oha-updates.bsky.social · 24/10/2025🚨 Killer Tactics 2: Business as Usual 🚨 Our latest report with Action on Smoking and Health and Alcohol Health Alliance reveals how powerful industries are undermining public health policy under the current Labour Government. Read the report here ➡️ obesityhealthalliance.org.uk/2025/10/23/k... 072
Obesity Health Alliance @oha-updates.bsky.social · 04/12/2024Can you advertise porridge on TV? 🥣 Yes – if it’s not high in salt, fat, or sugar.Sound reasonable? Check out this handy chart to see which foods and drinks can STILL be advertised under new restrictions starting October 2025 187