tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications 2024-12-03T00:00:00+00:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/junk-food-ad-ban-legislation-progresses-to-curb-childhood-obesity 2024-12-03T00:00:00+00:00 Junk food ad ban legislation progresses to curb childhood obesity Junk food ads to be banned from October 2025 with final details unveiled today. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/landmark-collaboration-with-largest-pharmaceutical-company 2024-10-14T00:00:00+01:00 Landmark collaboration with largest pharmaceutical company Collaboration announced at International Investment Summit, meeting the PM's ambitions to catalyse investment in the UK and proving the UK is open for business.  tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-backs-new-scheme-to-improve-peoples-health-in-wolverhampton 2023-02-17T00:15:00+00:00 Government backs new scheme to improve people's health in Wolverhampton 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. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-obesity-treatments-and-technology-to-save-the-nhs-billions 2022-11-27T00:15:00+00:00 New obesity treatments and technology to save the NHS billions 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. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-delays-restrictions-on-multibuy-deals-and-advertising-on-tv-and-online 2022-05-14T00:15:00+01:00 Government delays restrictions on multibuy deals and advertising on TV and online Restrictions on multibuy deals and advertising foods high in fat, salt or sugar to be delayed for a year. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-calorie-labelling-rules-come-into-force-to-improve-nations-health 2022-04-06T12:24:00+01:00 New calorie labelling rules come into force to improve nation’s health New legislation applying to large businesses such as takeaways, restaurants and cafes comes into force on today. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-campaign-launched-to-help-parents-improve-childrens-diet 2022-01-10T00:15:00+00:00 New campaign launched to help parents improve children's diet »Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp government's New Better Health campaign, including a new NHS Food Scanner App, launches today to help parents improve their children's diet. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/promotions-of-unhealthy-foods-restricted-from-october-2022 2021-07-21T18:10:00+01:00 Promotions of unhealthy foods restricted from October 2022 Following consultation with industry, the government will restrict unhealthy food promotions in stores from October 2022. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-services-launched-to-help-people-achieve-a-healthier-weight-and-improve-wellbeing 2021-07-01T00:15:06+01:00 New services launched to help people achieve a healthier weight and improve wellbeing Thousands of adults and children will benefit from new services launched across England to help them achieve a healthy weight and boost their wellbeing. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-specialised-support-to-help-those-living-with-obesity-to-lose-weight 2021-03-04T00:15:00+00:00 New specialised support to help those living with obesity to lose weight Children, adults and families will be better supported to achieve and maintain a healthier weight through £100 million of new government support. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/promotions-of-unhealthy-foods-restricted-from-april-2022 2020-12-28T12:01:41+00:00 Promotions of unhealthy foods restricted from April 2022 Promotions on food and drinks high in fat, salt or sugar (HFSS) in retailers will be restricted from April 2022, the government has confirmed today. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-public-consultation-on-total-ban-of-online-advertising-for-unhealthy-foods 2020-11-10T12:06:35+00:00 New public consultation on total ban of online advertising for unhealthy foods 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. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/major-new-campaign-encourages-millions-to-lose-weight-and-cut-covid-19-risk 2020-07-27T10:22:30+01:00 Major new campaign encourages millions to lose weight and cut COVID-19 risk 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. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/sacn-consultation-on-lower-carbohydrate-diets-for-people-with-type-2-diabetes 2020-03-05T11:00:06+00:00 SACN consultation on lower carbohydrate diets for people with type 2 diabetes »Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN) has today published a consultation on its draft report on lower carbohydrate diets for people with type 2 diabetes. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/case-studies/phase-4-of-a-whole-systems-approach-to-obesity 2019-09-02T00:15:00+01:00 Phase 4 of a whole systems approach to obesity Halton Borough Council developed a draft whole systems action plan as part of phase 4 of the whole systems approach to obesity. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/case-studies/phases-5-and-6-of-a-whole-systems-approach-to-obesity 2019-09-02T00:15:00+01:00 Phases 5 and 6 of a whole systems approach to obesity Lewisham Council agreed an action plan and evaluation as part of phases 5 and 6 of the whole systems approach to obesity. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/case-studies/phase-1-of-a-whole-systems-approach-to-obesity 2019-09-02T00:15:00+01:00 Phase 1 of a whole systems approach to obesity Suffolk County Council secured senior leaders' support and set up a core working team as part of phase 1 of the whole systems approach to obesity. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/case-studies/phase-3-of-a-whole-systems-approach-to-obesity 2019-09-02T00:15:00+01:00 Phase 3 of a whole systems approach to obesity East Herts Council District Authority created a system mapping workshop as part of phase 3 of the whole systems approach to obesity. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/case-studies/phase-2-of-whole-systems-approach-to-obesity 2019-09-02T00:15:00+01:00 Phase 2 of whole-systems approach to obesity Dudley Metropolitan Borough collated local information about obesity and current actions as part of phase 2 of the whole-systems approach to obesity. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/tackling-childhood-obesity-15-million-funding-for-local-projects 2019-06-25T08:00:05+01:00 Tackling childhood obesity: £1.5 million funding for local projects Five local councils with forward-thinking ideas to address childhood obesity will receive funding.