tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communicationsNews and communications2026-07-29T13:39:01+01:00HM Governmenttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/northern-ireland-moves-to-tackle-obesity-with-new-restrictions-on-unhealthy-food-promotions2026-07-29T13:39:01+01:00Northern Ireland moves to tackle obesity with new restrictions on unhealthy food promotionsThe DoH and FSA have launched a consultation on restricting the promotion and placement of food and drink high in fat, sugar and salt (HFSS).
tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/childrens-health-further-protected-with-energy-drinks-ban2026-07-16T17:39:00+01:00Children’s health further protected with energy drinks banThe government will ban the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to under 16s in England from April 2027.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-and-joe-wicks-support-families-to-stay-active2026-07-15T11:29:00+01:00Government and Joe Wicks support families to stay activeFamilies across the country are being encouraged to help children stay active over the summer holidays.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/the-uk-and-the-eu-drugs-agency-sign-a-working-arrangement2026-07-13T15:02:00+01:00The UK and the EU Drugs Agency sign a working arrangementGovernment signs a working arrangement with the EU Drugs Agency to protect public health and reduce drug harms.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/ministers-launch-crackdown-on-vapes-targeting-kids2026-07-10T17:58:57+01:00Ministers launch crackdown on vapes targeting kidsMinisters have launched a crackdown on vapes marketed at kids with a shift to plain white packaging.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/the-benefits-of-physical-activity-at-all-stages-of-life-for-health2026-07-10T16:42:21+01:00The benefits of physical activity at all stages of life for healthProfessor Chris Whitty writes for The i paper on the update to the UK CMOs' physical activity guidelines.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-uk-cmo-activity-guidelines-show-every-movement-counts2026-07-10T00:15:00+01:00New UK CMO activity guidelines show every movement countsUpdated UK Chief Medical Officers' physical activity guidelines find even small amounts of physical activity benefit health.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/circular-0022026-orphines2026-06-10T13:19:17+01:00Circular 002/2026: orphinesThis circular draws attention to temporary controls which are being placed on 7 orphines, which will come into force on 11 June 2026. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/circular-0032026-drug-precursor-chemicals2026-06-10T13:19:07+01:00Circular 003/2026: drug precursor chemicalsThis circular describes changes in the legislation on drug precursor chemicals (DPCs). tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/case-studies/joining-up-services-for-people-facing-multiple-disadvantage2026-06-08T14:56:15+01:00Joining up services for people facing multiple disadvantagePolicy Lab worked with MHCLG's Changing Futures programme to shape services around the lived experience of people facing multiple disadvantage.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/tobacco-and-vapes-bill-becomes-law2026-04-29T14:05:00+01:00Tobacco and Vapes Bill becomes lawThe next generation will be smoke-free as Tobacco and Vapes Bill is granted Royal Assent.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/womens-voices-to-be-at-the-heart-of-renewed-health-strategy2026-04-14T22:30:00+01:00Women's voices to be at the heart of renewed health strategyWomen across the country will be better heard and served under new plans set out in the renewed Women’s Health Strategy.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/hepatitis-c-infections-in-people-who-inject-drugs-continue-to-fall2026-04-02T09:30:09+01:00Hepatitis C infections in people who inject drugs continue to fallNew report highlights continued progress in eliminating hepatitis C in England.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/men-to-get-better-health-support-through-innovative-partnership2026-03-27T00:01:00+00:00Men to get better health support through innovative partnershipPartnership with Movember and People’s Health Trust to trial new approaches to improve men’s health.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-consultation-to-help-children-to-enjoy-healthier-diets2026-03-25T15:58:00+00:00New consultation to help children to enjoy healthier dietsThe government has opened a public consultation on applying the new nutrient profiling model to advertising and promotions restrictions.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/mhra-e-cigarette-and-vape-products-regulator-profile2026-03-20T09:50:18+00:00MHRA e-cigarette and vape products regulator profileInformation on the other regulatory bodies responsible for e-cigarette and vape products.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/acmd-work-programme-20262026-03-11T09:00:01+00:00ACMD work programme 2026Letter to the the Minister for Policing and Crime from the Chair of the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) discussing the ACMD work programme for 2026.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/patients-to-benefit-from-improved-access-to-dental-appointments2026-02-21T09:00:00+00:00Patients to benefit from improved access to dental appointmentsPatients across the country will have better access to NHS dentistry, boosting earlier intervention, prevention and continuity of care.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-technology-to-help-combat-drug-and-alcohol-addiction2026-02-19T17:38:21+00:00New technology and medicines to combat drug and alcohol addictionInnovators across the UK are being offered £20 million in grants for technology designed to reduce harm and death from drug and alcohol addiction.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/children-to-be-better-protected-from-second-hand-smoking-vaping2026-02-13T10:27:00+00:00Children to be better protected from second-hand smoking and vapingThe government is launching a consultation on extending smoke-free places and introducing vape-free and heated tobacco-free spaces.