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Government set to ban sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to boost childrens' health

By Liz Wells 03 September 2025

The government will consult on banning the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to under 16s due to negative impacts on children's physical and mental health.

UK GOVERNMENT

Government introduces healthier food standards to give babies best start in life 

By Liz Wells 22 August 2025

DHSC has unveiled new guidelines for commercial baby food to reduce salt and sugar, along with clearer labelling to help parents make informed decisions.   

INDUSTRIAL ACTION

Streeting tells trust chiefs 'we have your backs' ahead of strikes

By Liz Wells 24 July 2025

The government has hospital leaders' backs 'if they need to make decisions on staffing', health secretary Wes Streeting has told hospital leaders.

PREVENTION

Government unveils Life Sciences Sector Plan to 'transform' NHS

By Liz Wells 16 July 2025

The government has launched a new Life Sciences Sector Plan, which sets out a 10-year mission to harness British science and innovation to deliver a stronger, prevention-focused NHS.

REGULATION

Government publishes road map for Employment Right's Bill

By Liz Wells 15 July 2025

The UK Government has published its road map for implementing the Employment Rights Bill in Great Britain.

INDUSTRIAL ACTION

Streeting to 'meet with BMA' over pay dispute

By Liz Wells 14 July 2025

Health secretary Wes Streeting is set to meet with representatives from the BMA for talks in a bid to avoid planned strike action, reports suggest.

PREVENTION

Government-funded projects to help bring healthy food to those who need it most

By Liz Wells 08 July 2025

Households that may struggle to eat nutritious meals due to a lack of accessible healthy options are to receive government support through six projects across the UK, the Science and Technology Pet...

UK GOVERNMENT

Editor's comment - A neighbourhood health service

By Lee Peart 07 July 2025

Publication of the highly anticipated 10-Year Health Plan represents a watershed moment in the Government’s aim to turn around what it has described as a ‘broken NHS’.

UK GOVERNMENT