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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 2,400 people to the Prime Minister.

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New study shows benefits of physical activity for colon cancer survivors
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New study shows benefits of physical activity for colon cancer survivors

The CO21 CHALLENGE Trial shows that exercise after colon cancer treatment resulted in longer disease-free survival

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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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Magnificent mocktails with a fruity take on going alcohol-free
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Magnificent mocktails with a fruity take on going alcohol-free

Try our mocktails made in minutes, all with 5 ingredients or fewer

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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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Britain and booze throughout history 
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Britain and booze throughout history 

From small beer to big gin and ‘Guinness is good for you’ campaigns, we chart Britain’s fascinating history of alcohol and abstinence

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

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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

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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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Were you part of the Women’s Cohort Study?
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Were you part of the Women’s Cohort Study?

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the UK Women’s Cohort Study, the initial funding for which came from us

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