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  • Final design of consistent nutritional labelling system given green light

    People will now find it easier to make healthier choices about the food they eat with the new consistent front of pack nutritional label.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Local variation in avoidable death rates revealed

    The “shocking” local variation in early death rates has been exposed today by Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Salt strategy aims to reduce our salt consumption by a quarter

    A new salt strategy sets out plans to help us cut down on the amount of salt we eat, and sets targets for the catering and takeaway sector.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Secretary of State announces call to action on reducing avoidable deaths

    Improvements in the fight against 5 major diseases, including cardiovascular disease, could save 30,000 lives by 2020, says Jeremy Hunt.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Young People in the Workplace pledge: a call for organisations

    Pledge aims to better support young people lead healthier lives when they start their working career.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Update on nutrition and health claims published

    An update regarding the European Commission’s Working Group meeting on nutrition and health claims was issued on 17 January 2013.

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  • Sugar and calories cut in soft drinks

    Leading soft drinks brands Lucozade and Ribena will reduce the amount of sugar and calories in their products by up to 10 per cent as part of…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Sugar and calories reduced in soft drinks

    Leading soft drinks brands Lucozade, Ribena and J20 are among the latest brands to sign up to the Responsibility Deal’s calorie reduction pledge as part of the government's drive to curb obesity levels

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New year resolutions and the alcohol industry

    Henry Ashworth talks about the resolutions being made by the alcohol industry and how organisations not yet signed up can get involved.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Hidden food nasties revealed in new Change4Life campaign

    New ‘Be Food Smart’ campaign launched A ground-breaking new campaign exposing the ‘hidden nasties’ in everyday foods and helping people to …

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • ‘Be Food Smart’ campaign launches

    New campaign exposing the ‘hidden nasties’ in everyday foods launches today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Update on nutrition and health claims published

    An update regarding the European Commission’s Working Group meeting on nutrition and health claims.

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  • Action needed on liver disease, as CMO takes temperature of the country’s health

    Comprehensive action is needed to stop the rising tide of liver disease, is one of the key findings to emerge from Chief Medical Officer Professor Dame Sally Davies first annual report that is launched today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Businesses pledge for more fruit and veg

    More fruit and veg will be added to ready-meals, and supermarket fruit and veg sections will be expanded as part of a new drive to encourage everyone to get their 5-a-day, Public Health Minister Anna Soubry announced today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Food businesses pledge to increase fruit and veg

    More fruit and veg will be added to ready meals and supermarket fruit and veg sections will be expanded as part of a new drive to encourage …

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Statement on Best Management Practice

    The Cabinet Office has launched a competition to find a joint venture partner for the Best Management Practice portfolio.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Hybrid system for food labelling given green light

    Consumers will be able to make healthier choices about the food they eat with the introduction of a new, consistent system of front of pack labelling, Health Minister Anna Soubry announced today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Single system for nutrition labelling announced

    The Department has announced proposals for front-of-pack nutrition labelling that clearly displays: how much fat, saturated fat, salt and sugar…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Workplace offers a major opportunity to drive health improvement

    Dame Carol Black talks about the importance of workplace health and well-being and what’s being done to take up the challenge of health improvement…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Success of Olympic Games offers opportunity to create lasting health legacy

    Fred Turok, Chair of the Public Health Responsibility Deal physical activity network, and Chair of the Fitness Industry Association reflects…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government