These are figures that we can't ignore. Food is a human right and it must be easily accessible, nutritious, adequate and sustainable!

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations@fao.org · 2w ago

645 million people faced hunger in 2025, while a healthy diet remained unaffordable for 2.7 billion people. Explore the key findings of 2026 edition of The State of Food Security & Nutrition in the World by @fao.org - @ifad.org - @unicef.org - @wfp.org & @who.int 👉 https://bit.ly/4yCaiuU #SOFI2026

A big thanks to @sharonhodgsonmp.bsky.social for pushing this forward. Banning sales of energy drinks to under-16s is an important step towards protecting children's health. To achieve enforcement by April 2027, legislation must be laid as soon as Parliament returns from summer recess. ❌🥤

The Guardian@theguardian.com · 3w ago

Energy drinks to be banned from sale to under-16s in England

🗣️ The Committee's message to Government is loud and clear: it is time to stand up to industry and move forward with a bold new approach to tackling obesity. This is vital for cancer prevention given that obesity is linked to 13 cancers and is the 2nd leading cause of preventable cancer in the UK.

House of Commons Committees@hoccommittees.parliament.uk · 3w ago

The Health and Social Care Committee is urging the government to prioritise preventing obesity in future generations over the interests of the food and drink industry. Our report lays out how to fix our food environment.

#AlcoholAwarenessWeek is a great time to pause and reflect on how drinking can impact our lives, including when it comes to cancer. Take @alcoholchangeuk.bsky.social's free and confidential quiz to help you better understand your drinking habits and identify any potential risks: 🔗 bit.ly/4eNB2AH

Yesterday I attended CoppaFeel!'s conference on breast cancer in young people 🩷 @ashleydaltonmp.bsky.social kindly joined to discuss the National Cancer Plan with us - I asked her how we can ensure a cancer warning is included on forthcoming alcohol labels given that it is a cause of breast cancer.

Thanks to @jessasatomp.bsky.social & @joshfg.bsky.social for hosting such an important Parliamentary roundtable on health misinformation and @debscohen.bsky.social's book "Bad Influence". I was delighted to attend, it was the perfect way to wrap up @wcrf.org's #CancerPreventionActionWeek for 2026!

Social media trends from superfoods to detox diets distract from what the latest nutrition science actually recommends we eat to stay healthy. Check out @wcrf.org's evidenced-based resources for information on cancer prevention that you can trust: 🍓 bit.ly/fibrewcrf26 🥕 bit.ly/5adaywcrf26 #CPAW26

⏰ Time is ticking... it's been over 700 days since the government promised to ban sales of high-caffeine energy drinks to children, yet we're still waiting for legislation. @wcrf.org signed @oha-updates.bsky.social's letter calling for immediate action. Children's health cannot wait!

Obesity Health Alliance@oha-updates.bsky.social · 2mo ago

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World Cancer Research Fund is tackling health misinformation this Cancer Prevention Action Week. From supplements and “superfoods” to restrictive diets and alcohol claims, misleading information can divert attention from what we know reduces cancer risk.  It's time to prioritise science.

@theguardian.com covered new polling commissioned by @wcrf.org for our Cancer Prevention Action Week which uncovers the real-life impact of health misinformation on both the British public and healthcare professionals. Find out more about our campaign on health misinformation 👉 wcrf.org/cpaw2026

Cancer Prevention Action Week 2026 | World Cancer Research Fund

CPAW 2026 takes place on 15-21 June and tackles misleading health advice and promotes trusted, evidence-based cancer prevention information.

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The Guardian@theguardian.com · 2mo ago

NHS staff battling wave of food supplement disinformation

This week is #CPAW2026 Just 1.3% of alcohol products include warnings relating to cancer or liver disease. We believe you deserve clear, trustworthy information about your health. It's time to make clear health warnings on alcohol products mandatory!

Next week marks @wcrf.org's 2026 Cancer Prevention Action Week 'Science Not Fiction - Evidence Saves Lives'. This year we are tackling health misinformation, which is flooding our feeds online and diverting attention away from what the evidence shows reduces cancer risk. Stay tuned 👀

Good advice from the @wcrf.org! ‼️ Do not use supplements for cancer prevention www.wcrf.org/research-pol...

Do not use supplements for cancer prevention | Recommendation evidence | World Cancer Research Fund

Read the evidence behind our Recommendation to not use supplements for cancer prevention

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🌟We are delighted that @wcrf.org is now PIF TICK certified. The PIF TICK is the only independently assessed trust mark for health information. Looking for trusted health information? Search by health topic in our PIF TICK Directory here: piftick.org.uk/health-topics/ #HealthInformation #PIFTick

Thanks to @mariecgoldman.bsky.social & @jimdickson.bsky.social for co-chairing the all important APPG on Dietary Health. @wcrf.org had the pleasure of attending the Group's inaugural meeting on Wednesday to discuss the obesity-cancer link. Special thanks to @oha-updates.bsky.social for convening!

🏛️ Nearly 40 bills were announced in the #KingsSpeech today - but food policy wasn't mentioned once! This is missed a opportunity to tackle #foodinsecurity support children's health and build a food system that works for everyone. foodfoundation.org.uk/news/our-rea...

New campaign urges ministers to put public health before big food profits www.londondaily.news/new-campaign... #news #london #londonnews

New campaign urges ministers to put public health before big food profits | London Daily News

A major new public campaign by Recipe for Change, a coalition of 45 organisations led by Sustain, The Food Foundation, and the Obesity Health Alliance, is sending a clear message to government and industry...

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Today shows what is possible when public health is prioritised over industry profits 👏 Congratulations to all those involved who made this happen!! This is a BIG win. @ashorguk.bsky.social @crukpolicy.bsky.social

World Cancer Research Fund@wcrf.org · 3mo ago

The Tobacco and Vapes Bill is now law in the UK, a pivotal moment for public health 🎉 While tobacco is not a cancer risk factor that we focus on at World Cancer Research Fund, we fully recognise the devastating burden of cancer it causes. The Act aims to protect future generations. bit.ly/4cSnO3r

@theguardian.com today highlights the huge toll of avoidable illness (including 40% of cancers) on the UK's healthy life expectancy, which has reduced by 2 years. @healthfoundation.bsky.social highlights the need for bold policies such as an unhealthy food tax and minimum unit pricing of alcohol.

The Guardian@theguardian.com · 3mo ago

Findings on healthy life expectancy in UK shed light on its deteriorating health

Big food companies are making billions promoting less healthy products as the cheapest, easiest option. We're demanding healthier food on our shelves, now. Watch 👇 then sign the Charter: www.recipeforchange.org.uk/we-are-fed-up/ #WeAreFedUp

Alcohol causes at least seven types of cancer, including breast cancer. Macmillan Lead Cancer Nurse Caroline Tweedie explains that drinking alcohol - even at low levels, increases breast cancer risk. People have the right to know this information. youtu.be/wdiKgb89hEE #ReduceAlcoholHarm

Alcohol and breast cancer - A nurse's perspective

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Healthy Start uplift: An increase in value to Healthy Start payments from April 2026 will help families on lower incomes to eat well during pregnancy and early years, but more change is needed to improve the scheme. www.sustainweb.org/news/mar26-h...

Healthy Start value increase set to put healthier food on children’s plates | Sustain

An increase in value to Healthy Start payments from April 2026 will help families on lower incomes to eat well during pregnancy and early years, but more change is needed to improve the scheme.

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Thank you to @catsmithmp.bsky.social for meeting with @wcrf.org today to discuss the need for cancer warnings on alcohol labels. Ultimately, the public have the right to know about the harms associated with alcohol, including cancer, so they can make informed choices about their consumption.

Great blog from @ias.org.uk setting out that public awareness of alcohol as a carcinogen increases support for the most effective policies, including pricing and availability policies. This is one of the reasons @wcrf.org is calling for a cancer warning on forthcoming alcohol labels in the UK.

Institute of Alcohol Studies@ias.org.uk · 4mo ago

Across five EU countries, there is striking similarity over which alcohol policies have the most and least support. In our latest blog, Dr Daša Kokole explores how public awareness that alcohol causes cancer increases support for the most effective policies. www.ias.org.uk/2026/04/14/c...

Another crucial consultation for public health in the UK out today! Great to see some progress towards improving the food environment.

World Cancer Research Fund@wcrf.org · 4mo ago

WCRF looks forward to responding to the UK Gov's new consultation on School Food Standards. Ensuring that all children have access to healthy, affordable food will help tackle childhood obesity and support families to build lifelong healthy habits - essential for cancer prevention. bit.ly/4stn36s

Looking forward to working on this consultation! It presents a valuable opportunity to strengthen current restrictions on junk food marketing and promotions so that they meaningfully protect children's health rather than industry profits.

World Cancer Research Fund@wcrf.org · 4mo ago

The UK Gov's consultation on applying the 2018 Nutrient Profile Model to junk food marketing restrictions + promotions is live! We fully support Prevention Minister @sharonhodgsonmp.bsky.social and her team in pursuing this vital update to food policy that will help tackle obesity & prevent cancer.

Thank you @drscottarthurmp.bsky.social for meeting WCRF yesterday. It was great to discuss the positive actions taking place to improve cancer prevention and survivorship, including his Rare Cancers Act and the National Cancer Plan. Together we will be focusing on swift and robust implementation.

I was lucky to go to the screening of Big Alcohol in the Global South, and it exposes a shocking reality that we must not ignore. Thank you @ias.org.uk for shining a light on this.

Institute of Alcohol Studies@ias.org.uk · 5mo ago

Happy Friday! Haven’t watched Big Alcohol in the Global South yet? What on earth have you been doing?! Grab a tea or coffee and learn how alcohol giants target new drinkers, influence policy, and extract profits across Africa, Asia and Latin America.

The Princess of Wales recently spoke about avoiding alcohol since her cancer diagnosis, bringing much-needed attention to the fact that alcohol is a carcinogen - something only 7% UK adults are aware of. @wcrf.org is calling for mandatory cancer warnings on alcohol labels. bit.ly/4slpIQC

HRH Catherine, Princess of Wales, sparks a vital conversation on alcohol and cancer

When high-profile figures speak openly about their health, it has the power to change the conversation and fill a critical knowledge gap. Recently, that moment came from HRH Catherine Princess of Wale...

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@nestauk.bsky.social's new report highlights why the UK govt urgently needs to strengthen its junk food marketing restrictions. To help prevent cancer @wcrf.org is calling for more products to be included in scope, removal of the brand exemption and application of the 2018 Nutrient Profile Model.

Nesta@nestauk.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Our new report estimates that only 1% of total food and drink advertising spend may be affected by the government’s new restrictions, after expected shifts to exempt formats and channels. We’ve estimated that closing several loopholes could bring ad spend covered up to ~33%. Read the full report ⤵️