Reid unveils public health offensive
News Article 16 November 2004
John Reid has published his public health white paper with new measures to reduce obesity, cut smoking and crack down on binge drinking.
Junk food ads face ban
News Article 14 November 2004
Television adverts for unhealthy food could be banned before the watershed as part of the government's new health legislation.
Ad agencies threatened with government shut-out
Press Review 1 November 2004
Advertising agencies may be excluded from government contracts if they continue to target "junk food" commercials aggressively at children.
Lib Dems slam ministers over junk mail
Press Review 5 August 2004
The Liberal Democrats have claimed that a ministerial bid to block junk mail has flopped.
Junk mail still piles up on doormats, say Lib Dems
News Article 5 August 2004
The Liberal Democrats have claimed that a ministerial bid to block junk mail has flopped.
Flyposting fines under fire
Press Review 29 July 2004
Major companies are willing to pay for large-scale flyposting campaigns because it is cheaper to pay the fine than advertise legally, a committee of MPs said yesterday.
Ofcom rejects ban on kids' junk food ads
Press Review 23 July 2004
Television watchdog Ofcom has decided not to look into banning junk food adverts aimed at children.
No dedicated code for political advertising
News Article 28 June 2004
The Electoral Commission has backed away from the introduction of a specific code of practice in relation to non-broadcast political advertising.
Ministers target junk food ads for children
Press Review 24 May 2004
The government is to seek a voluntary ban on the advertising of junk food to children.
GamCare: Welcome
Government Affairs Website Page
Fox asks voters to write their own adverts
News Article 7 April 2004
The Tories have asked voters to contribute their own ideas to the party's June election campaign.
Jowell to warn advertisers on obesity
Press Review 3 March 2004
The culture secretary will today warn advertisers that the government may have have to impose a ban on fatty food commercials for children if the broadcasts to do not become more responsible.
Anti-smoking campaign hailed a success
News Article 3 February 2004
A campaign aimed at encouraging smokers to quit their habit has been hailed a success.
Insulin Dependent Diabetes Trust: Campaigning issues
Government Affairs Website Page
Alcohol Concern: Key Issues
Government Affairs Website Page
