OHA NEWS & BLOG
OHA Statement – Soft Drink Industry Levy Extended to Protect Children and Boost Nation’s Health
The government has today announced an expansion of the Soft Drinks Industry Levy (SDIL), widening it to include sugary milk-based drinks and lowering the lower threshold of the tax from 5g to 4.5g. The Obesity Health Alliance has long called on the...
MPs and Experts Gather at House of Commons to Tackle Health Inequalities in Coastal Communities
Policymakers, public health officials, campaigners, and local food partnerships convened last night at the House of Commons for the Coastal Health Event, aimed at addressing health inequalities and diet-related diseases in the UK’s seaside towns....
Guest Blog: Sugar Intake in the UK – Policies of the Past and Future
Sugar Awareness Week takes place from 17th - 23rd November 2025. Hosted by OHA members Action on Sugar, the week highlights the health risks of consuming too much sugar and advocates for stronger nutrition policies to create a healthier food...
OHA Comment: Latest National Child Measurement Programme Data Published
NHS Digital has presented findings from the Government’s National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP) for England, 2024/25 school year. It includes children in Reception (aged 4-5 years) and Year 6 (aged 10-11 years) in mainstream state-maintained...
Blog: From Brand to Ban – What Young People Really Think About Energy Drinks
By Prof Amelia Lake, Dr Helen Moore and Grace Stewart Walk into any corner shop, and you’ll see them lined up in the fridge: brightly coloured cans promising energy, improved focus and even hydration. They’re everywhere online too, all over social...