This report, developed by Action on Smoking and Health, Obesity Health Alliance and Alcohol Health Alliance, highlights the common strategies used by the tobacco, alcohol and unhealthy food and drink industries to delay and undermine public health policies in order to...
The Obesity Health Alliance were invited to give evidence at the opening session of the House of Lords Inquiry into Food, Diet and Obesity. Our Director, Katharine Jenner, gave evidence in person at the first oral evidence session on the 8th February 2024, alongside...
Evidence shows that children living with overweight and obesity now risk serious life-limiting and life-threatening health problems later in life. Jennifer O’Mara, World Cancer Research Fund International’s Policy & Public Affairs Officer reflects on the...
Five years on from the implementation of the soft drinks industry levy, our Director Kat catches up with Ben Reynolds from Sustain, to discuss their reflections on the impact of the levy, and whether this success could be mirrored. 1) From the...
After six years leading the Obesity Health Alliance, Caroline Cerny will be leaving OHA in June. As Alliance Lead, Caroline has been responsible for building the coalition from an informal group of organisations interested in collaborating, to a high profile and...
At the end of last year, landmark legislation was passed through Parliament which brought in new laws to restrict sales promotions on certain unhealthy food and drinks, including biscuits, sweets and crisps. It’s passage through Parliament was unremarkable, with...
