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All the potential new rules on sugar and fast food as Ireland at 'tipping point' in obesity battle

65% of Irish people are now considered to be overweight

Irish Mirror

Jamie Oliver tells Boris Johnson he has 36 hours to fix anti-obesity policy 'mistake'

JAMIE Oliver has threatened to stage an “Eton Mess” protest over the Government’s U-turn on its anti-obesity strategy, telling Boris Johnson…

The National (Scotland)

Jamie Oliver gives Boris Johnson 36-hour deadline over anti-obesity U-turn

Celebrity chef calls on people to protest outside Downing Street

Wales Online

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Jamie Oliver threatens Johnson with ‘Eton Mess’ protest over anti-obesity U-turn

The celebrity chef called on the public to gather outside Downing Street on Friday with bowls of the dessert to demonstrate against the U-turns.

The Independent UK

Obesity in pregnancy could increase risk of heart problems for child, new study finds

Having a high BMI during pregnancy increases the risk of various pregnancy complications such as gestational diabetes or even miscarriages, stillbirth. Little is known on the impacts; however, it could pose on the child

Daily Mirror

Fertility clinics turn women away over their weight — new research undermines that practice

In a new study, researchers show that losing weight does not increase a person's chances of getting pregnant.

Inverse

Jamie Oliver calls for march on Downing St with Eton mess after obesity U-turn

Jamie Oliver has called on the British public to converge on Downing Street carrying bowls of Eton Mess to protest against the Government’s U-turn on its child obesity strategy.

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Lord Hague warns weakening of anti-obesity strategy is ‘morally reprehensible’

The former Tory leader hit out at Government plans to delay measures to tackle unhealthy eating.

The Independent UK

William Hague blasts Boris Johnson's 'weak, shallow, immoral' junk food U-turn

The former Tory leader unveiled a blistering riposte to Boris Johnson for pushing back a ban on buy-one-get-one-free deals on unhealthy food - branding child obesity a 'national disgrace'

Daily Mirror

William Hague attacks Boris Johnson as weak and immoral over obesity plan U-turn

William Hague has attacked Boris Johnson’s decision to shelve his obesity action plan as weak and immoral, warning Britain will pay a high price for it.

The Independent UK

Tory backlash grows over delay to junk food TV ad ban

Conservative MPs raise fears that Boris Johnson’s decision to ease cost of living crisis will help fuel obesity

The Guardian - UK

Wetherspoons defends 'booze bus' that experts fear promotes risky binge-drinking

Wetherspoons is laying on an 11-hour pub crawl by coach that will take lonely drinkers around boozers in Lancashire - but alcohol and obesity experts are worried about the consequences

Daily Mirror

Jamie Oliver blasts junk food BOGOF ban delay as 'wasted opportunity'

Measures set to help tackle childhood obesity have been delayed by the Government

Manchester Evening News

Former Tory health ministers condemn Boris Johnson’s junk food ‘U-turn’

Delay to restrictions described as ‘unConservative’

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Evening Standard

Jamie Oliver hits out at junk food ‘BOGOF’ deal ban delay saying it erodes obesity strategy

The Government’s U-turn on banning multi-buy junk food deals and pre-watershed TV advertising has alarmed health campaigners

The Independent UK

Calls for meal deals to be banned from Tesco, M&S, Boots, Sainsbury’s and Asda

The government health official called for the deals to be made illegal to tackle obesity in the UK

The Guardian - UK

Delay to junk food ads ban could ‘blow a hole’ in UK obesity strategy

Failing to stop people eating unhealthily will increase number needing NHS treatment, says former health minister Lord Bethell

Edinburgh Live

Calls for meal deals to be banned in Tesco, M&S, ASDA, Boots, Sainsbury's and Morrisons

Meal deals are a popular option if you're looking for a bite to eat on the go but experts are calling for them to be removed from supermarket shelves over obesity concerns.

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Liverpool Echo

Experts issue call to ban supermarket meal deals over health warning

"Literally, that should be illegal"

Liverpool Echo

Ban on BOGOFs for unhealthy food items delayed by ministers

“This delay threatens the UK target to halve childhood obesity by 2030"

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson accused of ‘playing politics with children’s health’ after junk food U-turn

Campaigners fear delay to restrictions on ‘Bogof’ deals and TV ads will undermine fight against child obesity

Nottingham Post

Calls to ban meal deals from Asda, Tesco, Sainsbury's and M&S

Experts want them removed from shelves to tackle the obesity crisis

Chronicle Live

Calls to BAN meal deals in Tesco, Marks and Spencer, ASDA, Boots, Sainsbury's and Morrisons to stop obesity

Critics say they rarely have healthy options available

Daily Mirror

Calls for meal deals to be banned from Tesco, M&S, Boots, Sainsbury's and Asda

Dr. Donal O'Shea, the HSE's clinical lead, said these meal deals almost always include unhealthy food options and therefore should be banned from UK supermarkets

Daily Record

Calls for meal deals to be banned in Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury's and Asda

Dr Donal O'Shea, the Health Service Executive’s (HSE) clinical lead, has said the deals should be scrapped as they promote unhealthy food.

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