1/ Today the National Cancer Plan for England was published. This is a welcomed step — with key @cancerresearchuk.org priorities included. Great blog by @mattsample.bsky.social that sums up @crukpolicy.bsky.social thoughts ⬇️ news.cancerresearchuk.org/2026/02/04/b...

A turning point for cancer? Breaking down the National Cancer Plan for England - Cancer Research UK - Cancer News

The UK Government has launched a National Cancer Plan for England. Will it be the turning point for cancer that we need?

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Great news from Wales — the Senedd has voted to continue Minimum Unit Pricing and raise it to 65p, aligning with Scotland and strengthening action on alcohol harm. A really positive step that will help prevent alcohol‑related cancers and save lives. www.gov.wales/senedd-passe...

Senedd passes new regulations to tackle alcohol misuse in Wales | GOV.WALES

A landmark policy to help reduce deaths and harm from excess alcohol use will be extended in Wales, following a vote in the Senedd.

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Liv Cheek@oliviacheek.bsky.social · last yr.

MUP: 🥃Targets stronger cheaper alcohol which is mainly consumed by those who drink the most 🩺Scotland's evaluation showed it had a positive impact on health outcomes 🍻May help level the playing field between on & off-trade as most drinks in on-trade venues are sold above the price per unit threshold

Great to see the PR confirming the junk food ad ban is in place 📺💻📱✨ From today, adverts for less healthy food & drinks are banned on TV before 9pm & online at all times. It’s been watered down more than we hoped, but still a good step toward a healthier environment. www.gov.uk/government/n...

Landmark junk food ad ban to protect kid’s health

Children will be protected from exposure to junk food ads under new regulations, in a bid to tackle childhood obesity

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Great analogy from @spidermaani.bsky.social in today's Killer Tactics 2 workshop, looking at the commercial determinants of ill-health and the profit-driven companies behind them. "We've spent a lot of time looking at the malaria parasites, and not enough time looking at the mosquitos."

🚨Find out what killer tactics the tobacco, alcohol and unhealthy food and drink industries have used to undermine public health policies since the Labour government has been in power. 📰Read our new report with @ashorguk.bsky.social and @oha-updates.bsky.social here: ahauk.org/resource/kil...

Today, our volunteer campaigns ambassadors, staff, Dame Deborah James’s father Alistair and our CEO Michelle Mitchell gathered at the London Stadium to highlight the urgent need for government action on cancer #TurningPointForCancer

📉A fall in alcohol-specific deaths in Scotland is promising. It shows what's possible with comprehensive action. The UK Government should follow suit and introduce measures like Minimum Unit Pricing (already in place in Scotland and Wales) www.gov.scot/news/decreas...

Decrease in alcohol-specific deaths

Figures show 7% fall.

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Liv Cheek@oliviacheek.bsky.social · last yr.

MUP: 🥃Targets stronger cheaper alcohol which is mainly consumed by those who drink the most 🩺Scotland's evaluation showed it had a positive impact on health outcomes 🍻May help level the playing field between on & off-trade as most drinks in on-trade venues are sold above the price per unit threshold

ICYMI: 🆕 report from PHS showing the prevalent impact alcohol marketing has. We need mandatory guardrails, like those coming in for HFSS products, to reduce exposure to alcohol marketing. @aha-uk.bsky.social @alcoholfocus.bsky.social. Report ⬇️ publichealthscotland.scot/media/34628/...

Cancer Research UK Policy@crukpolicy.bsky.social · last yr.

2/ 🚌Alcohol marketing is everywhere - incl. sports, near schools & public transport 🍻Frequent exposure to ads is linked to inc. alcohol consumption – particularly in children and young people 🛑 Restrictions work but need to be mandatory to be effective

This afternoon we were pleased to welcome Professor Sir Chris Whitty, Professor Isabel Oliver, Sir Gregor Smith & Professor Sir Michael McBride to end our prevention conference. It's been a fantastic day of discussion, thanks everyone for coming & let us know what you thought using #KFPrevention.

Great to be at @thekingsfund.bsky.social #KFPrevention conference. So many common barriers to prevention that replicate from the national ➡️ regional ➡️ local level (budget, short-termism, fragmentation, firefighting). But a buzz to get to the solutions & firmly shift from treatment to prevention.

⏰ICYMI: @crukpolicy.bsky.social new report explores young peoples' views on marketing for tobacco, vapes, alcohol & HFSS foods online. ❗Ultimately they're seeing a lot. UK Govt must do more to create an online environment that empowers healthy changes. news.cancerresearchuk.org/2025/08/19/j...

Junk food is flooding young people’s social feeds - Cancer Research UK - Cancer News

New research reveals the scale of junk food promotion on social media, and the urgent need to protect young people online.

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Cancer Research UK Policy@crukpolicy.bsky.social · last yr.

2/ More needs to be done to ensure young people are not exposed to products not intended for them. CRUK is calling on Govts across the UK & regulators to: 📢 Communicate rules clearly 🔍 Monitor & enforce legislation 💰 Fund enforcement bodies 📉 Restrict paid-for advertising

1/ The 10 Year Health Plan aimed to set out a new vision for the NHS around three big shifts - towards prevention, digital and community care. Our latest analysis explores what the 10YHP delivered for cancer, and what that means for the upcoming National Cancer Plan. bit.ly/4mtxNiD

10 Year Health Plan: what does it mean for cancer and the National Cancer Plan? - Cancer Research UK - Cancer News

With any big government health strategy, the devil is in the detail. Here's our take on what the 10 Year Health Plan means for cancer.

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Good to join @healthequals.bsky.social's event today about #MakeHealthEqual & the importance of reducing health inequalities. Particularly useful to speak to @ashleydaltonmp.bsky.social about the 10 Year Health Plan & the importance of the upcoming National Cancer Plan for @crukpolicy.bsky.social.

Health Equals@healthequals.bsky.social · last yr.

Health inequalities are cutting lives short by up to 16 years in parts of the UK. 🔴 We don’t think this is fair – and neither do the 7️⃣7️⃣ Health Equals Parliamentary Champions. Tomorrow, we're heading to Parliament to reflect on how to #MakeHealthEqual a reality. Stay tuned for more. 👀

Thank you to @catsmithmp.bsky.social for holding the first ever Westminster hall debate on alcohol and cancer, supported by @aha-uk.bsky.social and @wcrf.org

Great to be at Pride in London on Saturday with @cancerresearchuk.org 🏳️‍🌈. Such a brilliant day with colleagues from across the organisation, our stores, our volunteers and our research centres and institutes.

Wondering what we think about the 10 Year Health Plan? @crukpolicy.bsky.social’s thoughts ⬇️ On prevention there were some good measures announced, but given what was trailed it could’ve been a lot bolder. All eyes on the National Cancer Plan now 👀

Cancer Research UK Policy@crukpolicy.bsky.social · last yr.

Yesterday, the UK Government published its 10 Year Health Plan, aiming to reform the NHS over the next decade. ⬇️ for what it means for cancer, and what needs to come next in the National Cancer Plan 1/

1/ With the publication of the 10 Year Health Plan for England imminent, we’ve set out three key steps the plan must take to deliver for cancer. 👇

Great to see Health & Social Care Committee in Wales recommending in favour of keeping Minimum Unit Pricing for alcohol. This is a policy @crukpolicy.bsky.social believe all UK nations should have in place to reduce harmful drinking. Full report 👇 laiddocuments.senedd.wales/cr-ld17276-e...

Local govt ends up being an area that comes out better than some during the SR: Average annual increase in spending power of 2.6% per year in real terms between 25/25 and 28/29 Will leave spending power 2.7% lower in real terms than in 2010/11 and 15.9% lower when accounting for population growth

Ahead of the SR next week, my long read today looks at where the £22.6bn extra cash chancellor Reeves added to health spending in England for this year has gone. A thread >>

Nice explainer by @nestauk.bsky.social on what prevention actually means 👇

Nesta@nestauk.bsky.social · last yr.

Prevention can be better than cure - especially for tackling obesity. What does prevention mean in health? Why is it often a cheaper and effective route than treatment? And how can it work beyond the NHS? Our new explainer breaks it down: bit.ly/43rGPX1

🚨 New poll: Public demands bold action on tobacco, alcohol & junk food. With NHS under pressure, 3 in 4 want health over profit. We need a 10-Year Health Plan that puts prevention first.

1/ Newly published study by @stir.ac.uk & commissioned by the Prevention Policy Research team on ‘Exploring the accessibility of vapes to young people and adults across the UK’. Read below to find out more 👇 www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-us/we-...

Prevention Policy Research

Commissions and conducts translatable research on lifestyles and behaviours that are associated with cancer which supports policies to prevent cancer.

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Great blog by @carolinecerny.bsky.social @ashorguk.bsky.social for @oha-updates.bsky.social on brand advertising & the cross-cutting tactics used by alcohol / food & previously tobacco industry. As advertisers evolve their tactics policy must evolve too. obesityhealthalliance.org.uk/2025/04/28/b...

Blog - Brand Advertising: The Next Policy Frontier - Obesity Health Alliance

The UK Government recently confirmed in Parliament that pure brand advertising, i.e. that does not feature identifiable less healthy products, will be exempt from the new 9pm/online advertising restri...

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It's WHO’s #WorldImmunisationWeek. 25 years ago, our scientists helped lay the groundwork for the HPV vaccine. Today, we are working to prevent cervical cancer through HPV vaccination in the UK and around the world. Learn more about one programme we are supporting in India 👇https://bit.ly/42YrhcL

India trains thousands of medics to promote vaccine in huge push to end cervical cancer

Vast scheme aims to counter disinformation and increase awareness in country where low HPV vaccine take-up means many die from the preventable disease

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This is brilliant to see. Now over to the Lords to ensure this important legislation helps to create a #SmokefreeUK.

Cancer Research UK Policy@crukpolicy.bsky.social · 2y ago

We are thrilled that the Tobacco and Vapes Bill has today passed its Third Reading, taking us one step closer to the first smokefree generation 📢🚭 It will now start its journey through the House of Lords where we urge peers to support it for a #SmokefreeUK

New opinion piece in @bmj.com on the £200m uplift in the 2025/26 local authority public health grant allocation: is it really enough to shift the dial on prevention and public health? tl,dr: No, it's not. Yet. More here 👇 www.bmj.com/content/388/... And some charts / stats in the thread below.

Public health grant funding—a welcome boost after a decade of neglect

This year’s above inflation public health grant settlement is welcome.1 But with declining healthy life expectancy and funding still 26% lower per person than a decade ago, we need a multi-year fundin...

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Adam Briggs@admbriggs.bsky.social · 2y ago

The details of the 2025/26 PH grant allocations are now available, including the £200m uplift announced first thing this morning. However, the grant value is still 26% lower per person in real terms than 2015/16. Short 🧵 on why today's uplift is important and why it needs to be just the start. 1/

1/ Today is #NoSmokingDay! If you smoke, stopping completely is the best thing you can do for your health. And you’ll be lowering your risk of at least 16 types of cancer. It’s never too late to quit and you don’t have to do it alone. Keep reading for support to stop smoking for good 👇

1/ Today, we’re spotlighting our prevention policy work at CRUK. Around 4 in 10 cancers are preventable in the UK. We need to shift from treating ill health to preventing it. Our team works to reduce cancers caused by the biggest risk factors: • Tobacco 🚭 • Overweight and obesity • Alcohol 🍺

The brilliant team I work for are now on Bluesky! Please give @crukpolicy.bsky.social a #follow if you are interested in hearing all about the brilliant #policy work our team does to improve #cancer outcomes across the #prevention, #health, and #science space.