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/every-baby-in-england-to-get-life-saving-genetic-test-from-birth2026-07-16T00:01:00+01:00Every baby in England to get life-saving genetic test from birthAll babies in England will be screened for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA).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/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/news/new-heart-disease-and-strokes-plan-to-saves-thousands-of-lives2026-07-07T15:08:00+01:00New heart disease and strokes plan to save thousands of livesNational framework launched to help reduce premature deaths from heart disease and strokes by a quarter over the next decade.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/pioneering-projects-to-transform-obesity-care-backed-by-85-million-from-government-and-industry2026-06-27T00:01:00+01:00Pioneering projects to transform obesity care, backed by £85 million from government and industryA dozen cutting-edge projects will benefit thousands of patients battling obesity across the UK.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/ai-to-speed-up-cancer-diagnosis-for-millions-of-nhs-patients2026-06-10T22:31:00+01:00AI to speed up cancer diagnosis for millions of NHS patientsGovernment invests in artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to modernise the NHS and reduce waiting times.
tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/millions-to-get-faster-eye-care-on-the-high-street2026-06-08T22:30:00+01:00Millions to get faster eye care on the high streetGovernment invests £20 million to digitise referrals from the high street directly and digitally into NHS hospital eye services.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/major-expansion-of-research-and-treatment-for-prostate-cancer2026-06-02T14:18:00+01:00Major expansion of research and treatment for prostate cancerGovernment announces over £20 million to improve prostate cancer research and treatment, including improving access to a major trial for Black men.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/msk-patients-to-get-faster-care-and-help-returning-to-work2026-05-28T11:35:00+01:00MSK patients to get faster care and help returning to workThousands of patients with painful joint and muscle conditions will receive employment support and treatment to tackle health-related economic inactivity.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/age-checks-to-stop-children-using-sunbeds-under-new-laws2026-05-22T00:01:00+01:00Age checks to stop children using sunbeds under new lawsGovernment to introduce age verifications for sunbeds to protect young people from harm.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/thousands-of-mecfs-patients-to-benefit-from-genomics-study2026-05-12T09:31:00+01:00Thousands of ME/CFS patients to benefit from genomics studyPeople with chronic fatigue syndrome, also known as ME, to benefit from world-first genomics study.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/firefighters-to-benefit-from-bespoke-health-support2026-04-16T17:32:00+01:00Firefighters to benefit from bespoke health supportGovernment to back firefighters with tailor-made, research-backed health support during and after service.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/nhs-patients-to-get-quicker-tests-and-scans-closer-to-home2026-04-13T22:30:00+01:00NHS patients to get quicker tests and scans closer to homeGovernment invests £237 million to expand community diagnostic centres across England.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/news/asthma-and-copd-patients-to-receive-better-care-closer-to-home2026-03-17T13:30:00+00:00Asthma and COPD patients to receive better care closer to homeAsthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients will receive better care closer to home under a landmark £10 million partnership. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/crackdown-on-illegal-underage-sunbeds-use-to-cut-teen-cancer-risk2026-03-06T11:56:24+00:00Crackdown on illegal underage sunbed use to cut teen cancer riskThe government plans to crack down on illegal underage sunbed use to cut cancer risks to teenagers.