Today is an an exciting day in UK political history – it's the first time that alcohol as a cause of cancer has been debated in parliament. We'll be covering the debate here live, with proceedings kicking off at 9.30am 🧵 https://t.co/o2Px50JI9R

Great to meet with @S_A_Russell @KOldridgeTurner #MelissaDando @WCRF_UK to discuss ideas for collaboration and advocacy to create enabling environments to support families to achieve optimal health and nutrition @1stepsnutrition @BflgUk 1 strategy ➡️ #EndExploitativeMarketing

📢SHAAP is supporting World Cancer Research Fund’s petition urging the UK Government to introduce a National Alcohol Strategy for England including improved alcohol labelling, minimum unit pricing and marketing restrictions. #CPAW2025 ✍️Sign here: https://t.co/XGEj64NIYV

We can’t keep ignoring the link between #alcohol and #cancer. In the UK, alcohol causes around 17,000 cancer diagnoses each year. Sign the @WCRF_UK petition calling for a National Alcohol Strategy to save lives. 🔗 https://t.co/QHoeRezxWi #CPAW25

We welcome this @CMAgovUK report. It "targets the insidious marketing practices of breast milk substitutes. Its recommendations can help families access safe and suitable breast milk substitutes, while not undermining breastfeeding and its health benefits" https://t.co/rY27rX2xoI

It was great to meet @WCRF_UK World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) at the Parliamentary Reception hosted by the Obesity Health Alliance. 1 in 5 people will face cancer in their lifetime, hitting vulnerable groups hardest, such as those disadvantaged by income, gender, education, or

It’s great to see this @WHO_Europe report recommending health warning labels be added to alcohol packaging. Our own evidence shows alcohol is a risk factor for at least 7 cancers, yet it's exempt from any mandatory warning labels in most countries 🧵1/2 https://t.co/s2bN69gh10

Stay up-to-date with the latest #AlcoholNews. In this edition: 📄New @wcrfint blueprint for cancer prevention 🖋️Drinking culture in Wesminster 📢@nacoaUK break the silence on the hidden harm of alcohol addiction 🎟️Events and more! ➡️ https://t.co/tYNACgI0zC

Great to be part of the @OHA_updates event @UKParliament speaking with MPs and peers about obesity and cancer prevention @JimBethell @GwynneMP @TweetingCollins

🚨 Today the Government launched a consultation on the National Cancer Plan for England, alongside a commitment to publishing the Plan this year. We warmly welcome this news on #WorldCancerDay and stand ready to work with @wesstreeting to ensure cancer prevention is at its heart

The @WHO_Europe report “Nordic alcohol monopolies: Understanding their role in a comprehensive alcohol policy and public health significance” highlights a comprehensive model used in the Nordic countries that other EU countries could learn some lessons from. 🧵

🚨 Today we launch our new @wcrfint Policy Blueprint for Cancer Prevention 👇 https://t.co/4KRvynC64a A one-stop-shop for policymakers & advocates to drive #cancerprevention policies and create healthier environments for all.

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Still time to join us TOMORROW for the launch of our new Policy Blueprint for Cancer Prevention at 2:30 PM GMT. A one-stop-shop for policymakers & advocates, packed with advice to drive cancer prevention policies & create healthier environments for all https://t.co/8I17UK58Cx

It’s nice to see interest in the interim results of our ongoing study investigating mechanisms of diets high in ultra-processed foods. Here, @andreaapetersen covers this topic in @WSJ

🆕Our annual roundup of our @wcrfint policy work - I'm exhausted just reading it!😅 https://t.co/2OaxybpIeK 🙌Thank you Kendra Chow, @IoanaVlad10 & @DrPMitrou @DrKateAllen (inc @beccaet & @Jenomara_ !) for a great year! 👀Oh & there's a pic of me dressed as an elf

🎉We are super excited to launch our @wcrfint Policy Blueprint for Cancer Prevention next year! 📆29 Jan 2025 @ 2:30PM GMT ✍️Sign up here:

📢 Join us for the launch of our new Policy Blueprint for Cancer Prevention on 29 Jan 2025 at 2:30 PM GMT. A one-stop-shop for policymakers & advocates, packed with advice to drive cancer prevention policies & create healthier environments for all. 🌍💪 https://t.co/8I17UK58Cx

🏆 Major win for cancer prevention! New UK planning rules empower councils to block fast-food takeaways near schools & in areas with unhealthy food environments.

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