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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.

• Updated: 17 February 2023

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.

• Updated: 27 November 2022

New legislation applying to large businesses such as takeaways, restaurants and cafes comes into force on today.

• Updated: 6 April 2022

The government's New Better Health campaign, including a new NHS Food Scanner App, launches today to help parents improve their children's diet.

• Updated: 10 January 2022

City of Wolverhampton chosen to pilot scheme that will reward healthy behaviours through a new app.

• Updated: 1 December 2021

Pilot scheme will motivate people to make healthy changes to their lifestyle.

• Updated: 22 October 2021

PHE has launched the latest Better Health campaign to encourage adults across the nation to lose excess weight, eat more healthily and get active this summer.

• Updated: 14 September 2021

Following consultation with industry, the government will restrict unhealthy food promotions in stores from October 2022.

• Updated: 21 July 2021

The pilot will explore the best ways to incentivise adults to make healthier choices

• Updated: 7 July 2021

Thousands of adults and children will benefit from new services launched across England to help them achieve a healthy weight and boost their wellbeing.

• Updated: 1 July 2021

New rules on advertising unhealthy foods online and before 9pm on TV across the UK after public consultation.

• Updated: 24 June 2021

A new report from SACN concludes that a lower carbohydrate diet is an effective short-term option for adults living with type 2 diabetes and overweight or obesity.

• Updated: 26 May 2021

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.

• Updated: 10 November 2020

Public Health England publishes third annual report on industry action to reduce sugar levels in products that contribute most to children’s sugar intakes.

• Updated: 7 October 2020

Food industry encouraged to help people move towards and maintain a healthier weight by reducing excessive calories in everyday foods by up to 20% by 2024.

• Updated: 7 September 2020

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.

• Updated: 27 July 2020

New package of measures and 'Better Health' campaign announced to help people lose weight.

• Updated: 27 July 2020

Supporting people to move towards and maintain a healthier weight may reduce the serious effects of COVID-19 on the population, PHE report finds.

• Updated: 24 July 2020

The 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.

• Updated: 5 March 2020

Soft Drinks Industry Levy data shows a 28.8% reduction per 100ml in retailer own-brand and manufacturer-branded products.

• Updated: 20 September 2019