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The government has opened a public consultation on applying the new nutrient profiling model to advertising and promotions restrictions.
The government plans to crack down on illegal underage sunbed use to cut cancer risks to teenagers.
New changes to the GP contract will help protect thousands more children across the country from deadly and highly infectious diseases.
MHRA has raised new concerns around the PATHWAYS trial looking into the prescription of puberty blockers among young people with gender incongruence.
New vaccination campaign launched to boost uptake of childhood immunisations.
The government is launching a consultation on extending smoke-free places and introducing vape-free and heated tobacco-free spaces.
Children will be protected from exposure to junk food ads under new regulations, in a bid to tackle childhood obesity.
Savings for families on baby formula as government brings in measures to help tackle child poverty.
The government has announced an extension of the Soft Drinks Industry Levy to more high-sugar drinks, including milk-based drinks.
The government will underline its commitment to get children heathier and more active following new figures revealing the scale of the childhood obesity problem.
Settlement provides £26 million annually offering crucial financial certainty for services supporting seriously ill children and families.
Government kicks off a new national campaign to help parents cut through the bombardment of sometimes unreliable advice and false expectations online.
The government has published a call for evidence to seek expert views on introducing new rules for retailers selling tobacco, vapes and nicotine products.
The Department of Health and Social Care has launched a new national vaccination campaign, 'Stay Strong. Get Vaccinated', to protect newborn babies.
Hundreds of thousands of 3 to 5-year-olds in deprived areas of England have received over 2 million toothbrushes and toothpastes in major dental health drive.
A free chickenpox vaccination will be offered for the first time to children across England on the NHS from January.
Parents and carers across England will be able to shop for healthier food for their children with new guidelines.
Parents urged to be aware of everyday items that pose serious risks when swallowed by young children.
Thousands of mothers and babies will benefit from extended support to breastfeeding services this year.
New animated series for kids, known as Activate, will get more children across the country moving more and encouraging a healthier lifestyle.
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