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From plate to policy: how can we make schools healthier places to grow up?

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From plate to policy: how can we make schools healthier places to grow up?

Senior Policy Research Manager, Dr Chloe Clifford Astbury, looks at how we can use policy to improve food in and around the places where children spend much of their time.

Runner takes on three-month marathon challenge in memory of best friend

Runner takes on three-month marathon challenge in memory of best friend

A North Devon runner takes on three marathons in three months to honour his best friend and raise funds for cancer prevention research.

Largest ever study of vegetarian diets and cancer shows lower risk of 5 cancers

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Largest ever study of vegetarian diets and cancer shows lower risk of 5 cancers

A major new study funded by has revealed how vegetarian diets may help reduce the risk of specific cancer types

Comedian behind viral ‘mum’ character supports Walk 100 challenge

Comedian behind viral ‘mum’ character supports Walk 100 challenge

Award-winning comedy creator, Richard Franks, is stepping up for cancer prevention by supporting Walk 100 Miles in February.

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

Our reaction to the launch of the US dietary guidelines 2025-2030

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Our reaction to the launch of the US dietary guidelines 2025-2030

We give our verdict on the new dietary guidance released by the US administration on 7 January 2026

Thank you for your support in 2025!

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Thank you for your support in 2025!

It’s been a busy year for World Cancer Research Fund as we continue to fund pioneering new research into cancer prevention. Here’s how your generous donations have made a difference in 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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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