Cancer prevention policy

Young people are being exposed to junk food adverts across social media, streaming services and by celebrities and influencers

Public Health England could be disbanded by March 2021. Here’s what’s at stake for cancer.

We tackle the myth that sugar ‘feeds’ cancer cells, and explore how the amount of sugar in our diets is cause for concern due to obesity.

Life expectancy has failed to increase for a decade across England for the first time in 100 years. And cuts to stop smoking services are part of the problem.

England will fail to be smoke-free by 2030 if current smoking trends continue, according to a report released today from Cancer Research UK.

Around 1.4 billion fewer cigarettes are being smoked every year according to new research funded by Cancer Research UK

With a new Prime Minister in office, the Government’s commitments to supporting the NHS and building on the strength of science in the UK must become reality.

The Government proposes some new and old ways to prevent disease.

People who are obese now outnumber people who smoke two to one in the UK, and excess weight trumps smoking as the leading cause of four different cancer types.

Advertiser turned campaigner, Dan Parker, talks tricks of the trade and why restrictions on junk food advertising are important.