May 6, 2020
We are living through the worst public health crisis in a generation, the likes of which most of us in the UK will not have experienced before. The coronavirus pandemic is having an impact on all aspects of our lives, not least the food and drinks we are eating. What...
Jan 20, 2020
By Mhairi Brown, Policy Coordinator, Action on Sugar It’s a new year, and a new decade to boot, and once again the UK has a new government in place, pledging to deliver where previous administrations have failed. Poor diet is now the leading risk factor for ill health...
Nov 27, 2019
By Jamie Hamilton, OHA Public Affairs group With less than three weeks to go until December 12th, the General Election is fast approaching. Over the past two weeks, Britain’s major political parties have been busy setting out their stalls and laying out their policy...
Nov 7, 2019
Brexit aside, health is shaping up to be the big battle-ground on which this general election will be lost or won. The future sustainability of our country depends on having a strong and healthy population. In order for every child to have the opportunity to grow up...
Jul 8, 2019
Over the last week obesity has barely left the headlines. Thanks to comments from Boris Johnson about the role of taxes on unhealthy drinks, to new statistics showing the role excess weight plays in increasing cancer risk, the media has covered has covered discussions...
Jun 20, 2019
When the initial Obesity Health Alliance members first came together in 2015, our founding aim was to speak to Government with one voice about what they should prioritise to reduce overweight and obesity. Nearly four years on and with 46 members, representing disease...
