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National Cancer Plan for England

The UK government announced its new plan for reducing the burden of cancer in England on World Cancer Day. We broadly welcome the proposals, although there’s still work to do.

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We welcome the National Cancer Plan for England
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We welcome the National Cancer Plan for England

World Cancer Research Fund welcomes the publication of the National Cancer Plan for England, launched on World Cancer Day

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The UK’s junk food ad ban: a cautionary tale of delay and dilution
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The UK’s junk food ad ban: a cautionary tale of delay and dilution

Senior Policy and Public Affairs Officer, Melissa Dando, sets out why marketing restrictions on junk food are particularly tricky to get over the line despite the benefits to public health and cancer prevention.

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Our response to publication of the updated NPM
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Our response to publication of the updated NPM

The UK Government updates the Nutrient Profile Model: a step forward for cancer prevention.

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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.