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Thanks to @mariecgoldman.bsky.social & @jimdickson.bsky.social for co-chairing the all important APPG on Dietary Health. @wcrf.org had the pleasure of attending the Group's inaugural meeting on Wednesday to discuss the obesity-cancer link. Special thanks to @oha-updates.bsky.social for convening!

🏛️ Nearly 40 bills were announced in the #KingsSpeech today - but food policy wasn't mentioned once! This is missed a opportunity to tackle #foodinsecurity support children's health and build a food system that works for everyone. foodfoundation.org.uk/news/our-rea...

New campaign urges ministers to put public health before big food profits www.londondaily.news/new-campaign... #news #london #londonnews

Today shows what is possible when public health is prioritised over industry profits 👏 Congratulations to all those involved who made this happen!! This is a BIG win. @ashorguk.bsky.social @crukpolicy.bsky.social

@theguardian.com today highlights the huge toll of avoidable illness (including 40% of cancers) on the UK's healthy life expectancy, which has reduced by 2 years. @healthfoundation.bsky.social highlights the need for bold policies such as an unhealthy food tax and minimum unit pricing of alcohol.

Big food companies are making billions promoting less healthy products as the cheapest, easiest option. We're demanding healthier food on our shelves, now. Watch 👇 then sign the Charter: www.recipeforchange.org.uk/we-are-fed-up/ #WeAreFedUp

Alcohol causes at least seven types of cancer, including breast cancer. Macmillan Lead Cancer Nurse Caroline Tweedie explains that drinking alcohol - even at low levels, increases breast cancer risk. People have the right to know this information. youtu.be/wdiKgb89hEE #ReduceAlcoholHarm

Healthy Start uplift: An increase in value to Healthy Start payments from April 2026 will help families on lower incomes to eat well during pregnancy and early years, but more change is needed to improve the scheme. www.sustainweb.org/news/mar26-h...

Thank you to @catsmithmp.bsky.social for meeting with @wcrf.org today to discuss the need for cancer warnings on alcohol labels. Ultimately, the public have the right to know about the harms associated with alcohol, including cancer, so they can make informed choices about their consumption.

Great blog from @ias.org.uk setting out that public awareness of alcohol as a carcinogen increases support for the most effective policies, including pricing and availability policies. This is one of the reasons @wcrf.org is calling for a cancer warning on forthcoming alcohol labels in the UK.

Another crucial consultation for public health in the UK out today! Great to see some progress towards improving the food environment.

Looking forward to working on this consultation! It presents a valuable opportunity to strengthen current restrictions on junk food marketing and promotions so that they meaningfully protect children's health rather than industry profits.

Thank you @drscottarthurmp.bsky.social for meeting WCRF yesterday. It was great to discuss the positive actions taking place to improve cancer prevention and survivorship, including his Rare Cancers Act and the National Cancer Plan. Together we will be focusing on swift and robust implementation.

I was lucky to go to the screening of Big Alcohol in the Global South, and it exposes a shocking reality that we must not ignore. Thank you @ias.org.uk for shining a light on this.

The Princess of Wales recently spoke about avoiding alcohol since her cancer diagnosis, bringing much-needed attention to the fact that alcohol is a carcinogen - something only 7% UK adults are aware of. @wcrf.org is calling for mandatory cancer warnings on alcohol labels. bit.ly/4slpIQC

@nestauk.bsky.social's new report highlights why the UK govt urgently needs to strengthen its junk food marketing restrictions. To help prevent cancer @wcrf.org is calling for more products to be included in scope, removal of the brand exemption and application of the 2018 Nutrient Profile Model.

We are delighted that @drscottarthurmp.bsky.social ky.social's Rare Cancers Bill has received Royal Assent! The Rare Cancers Act will support increased research and investment into rare cancers, which have long been underfunded. Congratulations to everyone involved who helped make this possible!

This World Obesity Day, Chloe, Senior Policy Research Manager @wcrf.org, explores what policy actions can be taken to foster healthier environments in and around schools to better protect children's health 🍎🚸 As always, there are valuable international examples to learn from! bit.ly/46Da9Lc

@wcrf.org joins calls for a landmark Good Food Bill to #FixFoodForGood 🥦🍎🥕

Really glad to be a co-signatory on this and important that the impact of alcohol on health continues to be emphasised

Good to see Public Health Minister Ashley Dalton confirm public health grant allocations earlier this week, including the first multi-year settlement in over a decade ⬇️ questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-stat... 1/2

Record #AlcoholDeaths in Northern Ireland It is particularly concerning to note delays in Northern Ireland implementing minimum unit pricing #MUP The NI Executive should move at pace to introduce MUP as part of wider measures to reduce alcohol deaths

It's been over a month since the UK's junk food advertising restrictions came into force. Many will know they aren't as robust as they should be - the sweeping brand exemption being a key weakness. But why is advertising regulation so tricky? I explore this in my latest blog 👩🏻‍💻 bit.ly/4a8a6Jw

The National Cancer Plan for England is here and sets out welcome ambitions on survival, diagnosis and innovation. Whilst the importance of prevention is recognised, stronger action to tackle risk factors like alcohol and breastfeeding is needed. Read @wcrf.org's full response 🔗 bit.ly/49YvKzP

The Welsh Senedd has just voted to continue its minimum unit pricing policy and to increase the rate to 65p to match Scotland's. "The evidence is clear: MUP has contributed positively to its intended objectives, and its operation has been broadly successful." - @sarah4bridgend.bsky.social

The government promised a “prevention revolution”. Our new FOI study shows how one of the most effective alcohol prevention policies - marketing restrictions - was dropped after coordinated industry lobbying. 📘 Read the study:

Pleased to see the updated Nutrient Profile Model (NPM) published today. The NPM determines how foods are classified as healthier or less healthy and underpins food policy. Yet the model in use is over 20 years old. This update better reflects current evidence, now it must be applied to policy.

The drinks industry is already pushing to water down government plans to improve labelling. As Dr Katherine Severi states, people have a right to know what they are drinking and the health risks: “Public awareness of risks like cancer remains low... www.ft.com/content/eb76...

Starting the year with a bang 💥 Join our @wcrf.org webinar on the Alcohol & Cancer: Let’s Talk campaign—what cut through low awareness & political resistance, and what we learned. 📅12 Feb | ⏰2–3pm GMT | 💻Zoom. tinyurl.com/mr3k9nzh Please join & share with cancer & alcohol harm networks.

Thank you to Peter Dowd MP for meeting with @wcrf.org today to discuss our work on cancer prevention and survivorship. We value the opportunity to engage with Parliamentarians on how evidenced-based policies can address key risk factors for cancers, helping more people live cancer free.

Great to attend @alcoholchangeuk.bsky.social's Parliamentary reception for #DryJanuary - a vital campaign supporting people to reduce their alcohol consumption. We were delighted to hear Prevention Minister Ashley Dalton reiterate the govt's commitment to introduce mandatory labels on alcohol.

Alongside @oha-updates.bsky.social and 50 other organisations, @wcrf.org calls for an expansion of the long awaited restrictions on junk food marketing and the removal of brand exemptions. Read more in the letter below ✉️

Today’s marketing restrictions are a welcome step in protecting children from the barrage of junk food ads they face, but the UK government must strengthen the ban, which has been weakened by industry influence and now includes a brand exemption. obesityhealthalliance.org.uk/2026/01/05/l...

We're looking for a brilliant person to cover @kateot.bsky.social while she goes off on maternity leave. It's a rare chance to work on crucial issues at a global level, leading an amazing, high-performing team. Sounds like it might be up your street? Get in touch 👉 www.wcrf.org/about-us/wor...

☀️Great to attend today's APPG on Health meeting on how the 10-Year Health Plan will help prevent obesity - and where the govt needs to go further. @simonforstroud.bsky.social stressed that obesity is the biggest challenge we must tackle if we're serious about shifting from sickness to prevention.

Obesity and alcohol are two key risk factors for cancer, which is why we were delighted to see the Chancellor expand the soft drinks levy and increase alcohol duty in today’s Budget. The forthcoming National Cancer Plan must build on these welcome steps by placing prevention at its heart.

Some good news ahead of the budget tomorrow!

It’s no mystery why the alcohol industry opposes duty rises - it hits their bottom line. But when cancer charities, doctors, and liver specialists all say higher duty saves lives, ministers should ask: who has the public interest at heart? @dantomlinson.bsky.social

Thank you to Sam Rushworth MP for meeting with @wcrf.org to discuss cancer prevention - a timely discussion given today's publication of the Men's Health Strategy! We also explored how the UK govt's welcome commitment to mandatory alcohol labels can raise awareness of the alcohol-cancer link.

Today’s Men’s Health Strategy recognises cancer as a significant health issue for men. We’re pleased to see new commitments on community health & prostate cancer testing, but stronger action is needed on cancer risk factors like alcohol. #CancerPrevention news.sky.com/story/mens-h...

Conference may feel like a distant memory, but I'm still reflecting on the powerful insights shared in Liverpool💡 I've written a blog sharing my key takeaways on how the UK government can deliver its ambition to shift from sickness to prevention. www.wcrf.org/about-us/new... #CancerPrevention

Yesterday @itvnews.bsky.social reported how extortionate formula costs are putting babies at risk. @jessbrownfullermp.bsky.social urged the UK govt to implement the @cmagovuk.bsky.social's recommendations to make the formula market fairer. Doing so will also protect breastfeeding. bit.ly/48TOxfG

Killer Tactics 2 is out! Thanks to @aha-uk.bsky.social @oha-updates.bsky.social @ashorguk.bsky.social for this incredibly important work demonstrating how the alcohol, food and tobacco industries continue to weaken progress on public health under the Labour government. ash.org.uk/resources/vi...

Great to attend @henrydimbleby.bsky.social's Ellison Cliffe lecture last night at the Royal Society of Medicine titled "Beyond Obesity". Henry argued that while widespread use of weight loss drugs may reduce obesity, food-related illness is here to stay unless we seriously improve our diets.

Every month that passes without a government response to the inappropriate marketing of infant formula is another missed opportunity to protect babies' health and families from profit greed.

As #ECAC5 launches, our Exec. Director of Policy and Research @drgiotamitrou.bsky.social has written this thought-provoking piece: "The smart investment to make: why cancer prevention must be the priority" www.linkedin.com/pulse/smart-...

“Junk food has become the cultural wallpaper — it’s everywhere, constantly centre stage for young people.” Youth activist, Alice from @biteback2030.bsky.social told us about her experience of junk food adverts during our Food and Weight Management evidence session.

Great to hear the @resfoundation.bsky.social calling on the Chancellor to implement a new sugar and salt tax at the upcoming budget 👏

Introducing the CANDO programme, our ambitious new programme with @unisouthampton.bsky.social looking at how body composition and nutrition affect women with breast cancer. The aim is to help personalise treatments and make them more effective 👇 youtu.be/zSoaTHfuCjA