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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
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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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Brits find it harder to talk about alcohol than sex or money 
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Brits find it harder to talk about alcohol than sex or money 

Our poll finds only 16% of Brits feel comfortable talking about their relationship with alcohol

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CPAW 2025 diary
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CPAW 2025 diary

We engaged with politicans, gave radio interviews and spoke to the science experts about alcohol and cancer

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We call on Irish government to stay strong on alcohol warning labels
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We call on Irish government to stay strong on alcohol warning labels

In letters to Taoiseach and Health Minister, we urge government to ensure planned introduction of alcohol health labels comes into force without delay.

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Charity responds to latest UK government spending review
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Charity responds to latest UK government spending review

We respond to the UK government’s first multi-year spending review, where the Chancellor set out departmental budgets for the next 3 years

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Planet-friendly diet reduces risk of dying after cancer diagnosis 
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Planet-friendly diet reduces risk of dying after cancer diagnosis 

Eating diet that combines nutrition and sustainability shown to reduce risk of dying from cancer and other diseases among UK cancer survivors

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Brisk walking lowers the risk of 5 cancers
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Brisk walking lowers the risk of 5 cancers

We’ve funded novel research into the links between walking pace and previously unexamined cancer sites

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Body size in children and young people hikes bowel cancer risk
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Body size in children and young people hikes bowel cancer risk

Greater birthweight or body size during childhood, adolescence or young adulthood linked with higher risk of bowel cancer in later life

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New major cancer prevention report on dietary and lifestyle patterns
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New major cancer prevention report on dietary and lifestyle patterns

World Cancer Research Fund International launches major new report today on the role of Dietary and Lifestyle Patterns (DLPs) for cancer prevention

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Charity welcomes UK government’s announcement of National Cancer Plan on World Cancer Day
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Charity welcomes UK government’s announcement of National Cancer Plan on World Cancer Day

New cancer plan for England aims to reduce the number of lives lost to cancer and improve survival rates

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