Wanless slams gym membership plan
Press Review 24 February 2004
Downing Street's plan to subsidise gym membership will be described this week as a waste of money by a new government report.
Conservatives promote public health policies
News Article 20 February 2004
The shadow health secretary has said Labour efforts at promoting public health have failed.
No 10 rejects food tax plan
Press Review 20 February 2004
Downing Street and the Treasury have rejected a proposal by Tony Blair's policy advisers for a tax on junk foods to tackle the obesity epidemic.
Ministers to tackle binge drinking
Press Review 19 February 2004
Warnings are to be placed on all alcoholic drinks in a crackdown on binge drinking.
Downing Street moves against obesity
Press Review 19 February 2004
Downing Street is proposing a "fat tax" on junk food in order to curb rising rates of obesity.
Vegetable vouchers for the poor and pregnant
Press Review 17 February 2004
Poorer families and pregnant teenagers are to receive vouchers for free fruit and vegetables from the end of the year, the Department of Health has announced.
Reid announces plans for free fruit and veg
News Article 16 February 2004
The health secretary has announced reforms to the Welfare Food Scheme in a bid to make free fruit and vegetables available to the poorest families.
Doctors demand action to curb obesity
Press Review 12 February 2004
Leading doctors have warned that Britain is heading for serious health problems unless more is done to stem the rise in obesity.
Medics issue obesity warning
News Article 11 February 2004
Ministers have been given a stark warning on the rise in obesity in Britain.
John Reid: Improving the nation's health
Topical Comment 6 February 2004
Reid wants thinner, healthier nation
Press Review 4 February 2004
John Reid has launched a consultation aimed at improving the state of public health in Britain.
Reid announces public health consultation
News Article 3 February 2004
The government is to launch a major public consultation on the state of Britain's health, John Reid has announced.
White paper to focus on obesity
Press Review 3 February 2004
John Reid, the health secretary, will today announce that a white paper in the summer will tackle the causes of obesity.
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