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Will new junk food legislation work?

The UK government’s long-awaited junk food advertising restrictions have come into force at the start of 2026

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Why is alcohol so popular among older drinkers while young people cut back?

Why is alcohol so popular among older drinkers while young people cut back?

Alcohol is a way of life in societies around the world – yet there are signs of change as young adults are drinking less than previous generations. We spoke to Prof Richard Cooke about the psychology of drinking alcohol

Why is saying ‘No thanks’ so difficult when someone offers you a drink?

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Why is saying ‘No thanks’ so difficult when someone offers you a drink?

Steering clear of alcohol when spending time with friends or family shouldn’t be a minefield – especially when the science says it’s so bad for your health

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Brisk walking lowers the risk of 5 cancers

Brisk walking lowers the risk of 5 cancers

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

‘Racing as Wolverine gives me a purpose’

‘Racing as Wolverine gives me a purpose’

Our amazing supporter John Steventon has raised nearly £2,000 by undertaking HYROX races. But facing a skin cancer diagnosis has proved to be one of his biggest challenges

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

Newcastle MP discovers the cancer prevention research taking place in her constituency

Newcastle MP discovers the cancer prevention research taking place in her constituency

World Cancer Research Fund grant holder Assoc Prof Jill McKay shares her groundbreaking cancer prevention research with local MP, Chi Onwurah

Tackling alcohol harm needs to be top of Keir Starmer’s to-do list

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Tackling alcohol harm needs to be top of Keir Starmer’s to-do list

What links arsenic, asbestos, tobacco – and alcohol? They’re all classified as Group 1 carcinogens, meaning they cause cancer

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