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At World Cancer Research Fund, we examine how diet, weight and physical activity can affect your risk of developing and surviving cancer. Our work helps people to live longer, happier and healthier lives – free from the devastating effects of cancer

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The UK government’s response to the CMA infant formula market study: what we think
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The UK government’s response to the CMA infant formula market study: what we think

The UK government has published its response to the Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) infant formula study – here’s our verdict on their response

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12 months – 12 moments: a year in review
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12 months – 12 moments: a year in review

Our Policy team looks back at their most impactful moments and achievements from 2025, with the year in review.

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Government takes steps to improve diets and tackle alcohol harm
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Government takes steps to improve diets and tackle alcohol harm

Our response to the UK Budget on 26 November 2025 – in which the government has made initial steps towards tackling obesity and alcohol harm

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We’ve created a brand-new cookbook – Cook through cancer: meals that matter – to support people living with and beyond cancer, and those who care for them.

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Our Global Cancer Update Programme

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Preventing cancer. Saving lives

While society continues to search for a cure, our prevention and survival work helps people to live longer, healthier lives – free from the devastating effects of cancer.