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We applaud launch of 10-year Health Plan, but there are still shortcomings 
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We applaud launch of 10-year Health Plan, but there are still shortcomings 

While the UK government’s big health announcement had some good points, we think they could do much more

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We join forces with Our Future Health to help prevent cancer across UK
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We join forces with Our Future Health to help prevent cancer across UK

World Cancer Research Fund is now an affiliate partner of Our Future Health and together we aim to unlock deeper insights into cancer prevention through data and research

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We delivered our petition to 10 Downing Street
World Cancer Research Fund, AHA and our supporters at No10 Downing Street handing in our petition

We delivered our petition to 10 Downing Street

As part of Cancer Prevention Action Week 2025, we handed in a letter and petition signed by more than 2,500 people to the Prime Minister

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The importance of pilot and feasibility studies
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The importance of pilot and feasibility studies

Researchers use these studies to identify and explore potential challenges before a main trial begins

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Why prevention must lead the way after the fourth UN High-Level Meeting on NCDs and mental health 
Inside the UN High-Level Meeting for NCDs: A large conference room filled with people listening to speakers at a panel discussion; two screens display three women presenting at the front of the room.

Why prevention must lead the way after the fourth UN High-Level Meeting on NCDs and mental health 

We were in New York to advocate for cancer prevention at the United Nations where world leaders met to discuss how to reduce the global burden of non-communicable diseases

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Try our quiz on 1990s food trends
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Try our quiz on 1990s food trends

What were those delicious toastable pastry snacks called? What curry-based song was released for the World Cup in 1998?

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