OHA NEWS & BLOG
Five alliances representing over 160 organisations urge the UK Government to deliver a strong, fair Food Strategy
The Obesity Health Alliance and four other food and farming Alliances are today urging the government to deliver a strong and fair Food Strategy. Earlier this year, the Obesity Health Alliance, alongside Sustain: the alliance for better food and...
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...