12 h. ago Supermarkets could be forced to ensure shoppers make healthier food choices in a bid by ministers to tackle the obesity crisis

Plans are being drawn up for supermarkets to promote fruit and vegetables instead of fattening items like crisps and chocolate. This will be done using nudge tactics to convince shoppers.

Politics

5 d. ago Weight loss jabs to be given out on NHS for first time as Brits face obesity crisis

GPs in England will be allowed to prescribe the weight loss jab Mounjaro to severely obese people who suffer from a range of other health problems. But pharmacy experts warned there could be pressure on supplies of the drug

Events

1 week ago London borough to completely ban junk food adverts amid obesity crisis

The policy would ban adverts for unhealthy products linked to obesity and diabetes

Events

2 w. ago Government ‘focused’ on tackling smuggling gangs after minister’s boats claim

Chief Secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones said the majority of people crossing the Channel in small boats are ‘children, babies and women’.

Politics

2 w. ago Planning reforms ‘critical’ to 1.5m homes pledge delivery clear Commons

Housing minister Matthew Pennycook said the Bill will help to tackle the UK’s housing crisis.

Society

2 w. ago SNP minister demands higher immigration to Scotland as she urges PM to help Holyrood tackle country's ageing population

Equalities minister Kaukab Stewart reiterated the Scottish Government's call for PM Sir Keir Starmer to ditch a 'one-size fits all approach' to immigration to the UK.

Politics

3 w. ago Wegovy use spikes among teens as doctors grapple with obesity crisis

New data indicates that American teenagers are increasingly using the weight-loss drug Wegovy, as confidence in its use for young people with obesity grows among families and doctors.

Events

3 w. ago Shrinkflation: Supermarkets could be forced to tell customers if they are paying more for less

Items such as digestive biscuits, butter and chocolate bars have seen a decrease in size while their unit cost has increased

Economics

3 w. ago Calls to legally require supermarkets to reveal ‘shrinkflation’ to customers

The Liberal Democrats want to amend a Bill to ensure shoppers are told when products have decreased in size despite prices going up.

Economics

3 w. ago Joanne Froggatt among signatories calling on Government to take action on Sudan

Figures from across the TV, film, music and sport industry have signed an open letter calling on the Prime Minister to tackle the humanitarian crisis.

Politics

3 w. ago Obese patients denied knee and hip replacements to slash NHS costs

Former health minister James Bethell calls on the government to do more to tackle the obesity crisis and end ‘misery for millions’

Science

last month Shoppers face ban in all UK stores and supermarkets from June as new law comes into force

The change will come into effect in a matter of days

Economics