On Tuesday 31 January a key vote takes place in the European Parliament Public Health Committee on the latest revision of the EU Audi

The RCP is supporting moves to improve the EU Audiovisual Media Services Directive to protect children from the advertising and marketing of alcohol and unhealthy foods.

RCP president Jane Dacre comments on the government’s budget

The Obesity Health Alliance (OHA), a coalition of 30 national health charities, medical colleges and campaign groups, yesterday welcomed the announcement in the Budget of a tax on the soft drinks industry.

A new alliance of organisations fighting obesity has outlined 10 priorities for government, retailers and health professionals.

RCP Academic Vice President Professor John Wass welcomed today’s report by the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN).