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Donor power in action: 19 new research awards taking on cancer before and after diagnosis
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Donor power in action: 19 new research awards taking on cancer before and after diagnosis

We’ve awarded 19 new research grants, investing more than £5m to help people avoid cancer and live better and longer after a diagnosis

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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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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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