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

1 in 12 breast cancer cases are linked to alcohol and it increases the risk of at least 7 types of cancer We need a National Alcohol Strategy in England inc. mandatory health warnings on alcohol and stricter marketing restrictions @breastcanceruk.bsky.social www.independent.co.uk/news/health/...

October is #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth 1 in 2 Scots don't know that alcohol causes cancer. Alcohol companies would prefer to keep you in the dark about the link between alcohol and cancer. 🤫 Find out more about alcohol and cancer on our website⬇️ www.alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk/information-...

Thank you to @drscottarthurmp.bsky.social for meeting @wcrf.org at #LabourConference to talk about our work on cancer prevention, particularly as it relates to alcohol. We were also pleased to discuss the Rare Cancers Bill, which aims to drive research & investment into treatments for rare cancers.

Was a pleasure to attend a great session by the @instituteforgovernment.org.uk at #LabourConference this morning. @alexmclabour.bsky.social spoke powerfully about the need to shift from sickness to prevention, sharing his own experience of developing type 2 diabetes from preventable causes.

Yesterday @healthfoundation.bsky.social and @resfoundation.bsky.social hosted a fringe at #LPC25 on tackling health-related inactivity where @skinnock.bsky.social emphasised that the health and wealth of the nation are two sides of the same coin.

Arrived in a very sunny Liverpool today for #LabourConference ☀️ First stop was the @healthequals.bsky.social stand, which showcases their new #MakeHealthEqual campaign -highlighting that in the UK lives are being cut short by up to 16 years. Go visit them at stand H3!

A very exciting opportunity to join our team at @wcrf.org!

Recent opinion piece in The Guardian highlights that in order to tackle rising levels of alcohol and diet-related diseases and ease pressure on the NHS, regulatory measures such as a minimum unit price for alcohol must be adopted. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

In 12 months, an extra 620,000 children in England will become eligible for #freeschoolmeals. Wales, Scotland and London are already feeding more children than ever. But what if expansion of school food could also deliver for UK farmers and producers? ⬇️🥕 bit.ly/4nroz7j

📢 New review from Public Health Scotland: alcohol marketing drives consumption. The evidence is clear — restricting marketing can reduce alcohol harm and improve health. We'll continue to push #DCMS to improve marketing regs to protect our health. 🔍 publichealthscotland.scot/media/34628/...

@who.int's new policy brief on food taxes for a healthy diet provides a useful overview of health taxes on food as an effective fiscal policy to: 🍎 create healthier food environments 🍇 promote healthier diets 🥕 reduce the burden of diet-related NCDs including cancer Check it out: bit.ly/4nezVLB

Good news! The UK Government has today launched its consultation on banning the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to under-16s - delivering on a key manifesto promise. @sustainweb.org has long campaigned for this step, which could prevent obesity in up to 40,000 children. bit.ly/4nbVgoP

Today the UK Government published guidelines for commercial baby food. This is a welcome step, as levels of salt and sugar in these products are far too high and many have misleading claims. But ultimately, we need mandatory guidelines to achieve meaningful change. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

We are very pleased to announce that our 2025/2026 grant calls will open on 8 September. This includes the Regular Grant Programme, aimed at senior established researchers and the INSPIRE Research Challenge, for early career researchers www.wcrf.org/research-pol...

Alcohol is a known cause of at least 7 cancers yet public awareness of this fact is worryingly low and current policy does not reflect it! The government must do more to address alcohol harm. Thanks to @aha-uk.bsky.social for continuing to call for the change we desperately need to see.

Globally, less than half of all babies under 6 months are exclusively breastfed (as recommended by WHO). As @ioanav.bsky.social wrote in her blog for World Breastfeeding Week: "Promoting, protecting and supporting breastfeeding should be a key goal of public health in the 21st century."

Today the Govt launched the long-awaited 10 Year Health Plan, which sets out how they seek to shift from sickness to prevention. There is lots to welcome but also a long way to go - particularly on alcohol & infant nutrition. Read more from a cancer prevention perspective here 🔗 bit.ly/10YHPWCRF

Breastfeeding plays an important role in cancer prevention and much more, so it is encouraging to see it getting attention in Parliament. This is a testament to the amazing work of @1stepsnutrition.bsky.social & @katiepk.bsky.social who advocate tirelessly for better nutrition in the early years.

Thanks very much @stevedarlingmp.bsky.social for supporting #CPAW25, which officially wrapped up yesterday. Raising awareness that alcohol is a cause of at least 7 types of cancer is essential given that @wcrf.org polling found only 7% of UK adults are aware of the link.

Last week at No.10 we handed in our petition, calling for a National Alcohol Strategy for England. It was definitely a highlight and even though Cancer Prevention Action Week is officially over, we are going to keep the conversation going about alcohol and cancer!

This week I wrote a guest blog for @alcoholfocus.bsky.social about why alcohol-related cancer must be a priority for all parties ahead of the Scottish parliamentary election next year. Scotland led the way on MUP and they must do so again, going further to address alcohol harm 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿