tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications 2026-04-29T14:05:00+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/tobacco-and-vapes-bill-becomes-law 2026-04-29T14:05:00+01:00 Tobacco and Vapes Bill becomes law The next generation will be smoke-free as Tobacco and Vapes Bill is granted Royal Assent. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-consultation-to-help-children-to-enjoy-healthier-diets 2026-03-25T15:58:00+00:00 New consultation to help children to enjoy healthier diets The government has opened a public consultation on applying the new nutrient profiling model to advertising and promotions restrictions. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/crackdown-on-illegal-underage-sunbeds-use-to-cut-teen-cancer-risk 2026-03-06T11:56:24+00:00 Crackdown on illegal underage sunbed use to cut teen cancer risk The government plans to crack down on illegal underage sunbed use to cut cancer risks to teenagers. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/more-children-to-be-protected-from-deadly-viruses 2026-02-22T10:00:00+00:00 More children to be protected from deadly viruses New changes to the GP contract will help protect thousands more children across the country from deadly and highly infectious diseases. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/pathways-clinical-trial-paused-following-new-mhra-advice 2026-02-20T19:56:00+00:00 PATHWAYS clinical trial paused following new MHRA advice MHRA has raised new concerns around the PATHWAYS trial looking into the prescription of puberty blockers among young people with gender incongruence. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/parents-urged-to-protect-children-through-vaccination-campaign 2026-02-16T10:54:00+00:00 Parents urged to protect children through vaccination campaign New vaccination campaign launched to boost uptake of childhood immunisations. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/children-to-be-better-protected-from-second-hand-smoking-vaping 2026-02-13T10:27:00+00:00 Children to be better protected from second-hand smoking and vaping The government is launching a consultation on extending smoke-free places and introducing vape-free and heated tobacco-free spaces. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/landmark-junk-food-ad-ban-to-protect-kids-health 2026-01-05T00:00:00+00:00 Landmark junk food ad ban to protect kids' health Children will be protected from exposure to junk food ads under new regulations, in a bid to tackle childhood obesity. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-brings-in-measures-to-help-tackle-child-poverty 2025-12-03T00:00:00+00:00 Government brings in measures to help tackle child poverty Savings for families on baby formula as government brings in measures to help tackle child poverty. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/soft-drink-levy-extended-to-protect-children-and-improve-health 2025-11-25T00:00:00+00:00 Soft drinks levy extended to protect children and improve health The government has announced an extension of the Soft Drinks Industry Levy to more high-sugar drinks, including milk-based drinks. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-acts-to-tackle-rising-childhood-obesity-epidemic 2025-11-04T00:00:00+00:00 Government acts to tackle rising childhood obesity epidemic The government will underline its commitment to get children heathier and more active following new figures revealing the scale of the childhood obesity problem. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/80-million-support-for-childrens-hospices-over-three-years 2025-10-16T00:00:00+01:00 £80 million support for children’s hospices over 3 years Settlement provides £26 million annually offering crucial financial certainty for services supporting seriously ill children and families. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/parents-supported-to-navigate-early-years-misinformation-online 2025-10-14T12:49:49+01:00 Parents supported to navigate early years misinformation online Government kicks off a new national campaign to help parents cut through the bombardment of sometimes unreliable advice and false expectations online. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/crackdown-on-rogue-traders-selling-vapes-to-children 2025-10-08T00:00:00+01:00 Crackdown on rogue traders selling vapes to children The government has published a call for evidence to seek expert views on introducing new rules for retailers selling tobacco, vapes and nicotine products. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/national-vaccination-campaign-to-protect-newborns-this-winter 2025-09-22T00:00:00+01:00 National vaccination campaign to protect newborns this winter The Department of Health and Social Care has launched a new national vaccination campaign, 'Stay Strong. Get Vaccinated', to protect newborn babies. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/hundreds-of-thousands-of-children-benefit-from-major-dental-health-drive 2025-09-16T00:00:00+01:00 Hundreds of thousands of children benefit from major dental health drive Hundreds of thousands of 3 to 5-year-olds in deprived areas of England have received over 2 million toothbrushes and toothpastes in major dental health drive. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/free-chickenpox-vaccination-offered-for-first-time-to-children 2025-08-29T00:00:00+01:00 Free chickenpox vaccination offered for first time to children A free chickenpox vaccination will be offered for the first time to children across England on the NHS from January. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-healthier-food-standards-to-give-babies-best-start-in-life 2025-08-22T00:00:00+01:00 New healthier food standards to give babies best start in life  Parents and carers across England will be able to shop for healthier food for their children with new guidelines. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/opss-launches-new-small-hazards-big-harm-campaign 2025-08-12T13:12:20+01:00 OPSS launches new small hazards, big harm campaign Parents urged to be aware of everyday items that pose serious risks when swallowed by young children. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-wave-of-mums-to-benefit-from-247-breastfeeding-support 2025-08-02T00:00:00+01:00 New wave of mums to benefit from 24/7 breastfeeding support Thousands of mothers and babies will benefit from extended support to breastfeeding services this year.