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News: 1 in 4 UK parents skipping meals due to lack of money

Calls grow for Government measure of ‘hidden hunger’ as YouGov survey commissioned by End Hunger UK members, including Sustain, reveals shocking figures that help shed a light on the extent of hidden hunger in the UK.
Food Poverty | Tuesday 30 January 2018

Blog: Tackling food poverty: learning from London

Simon Shaw reflects on progress addressing food poverty in the capital and the lessons that can be shared more widely. Our collaborative work in London provides further evidence that committed individuals and organisations can make a real difference to the lives of local people by working together.
Food Poverty | Tuesday 30 January 2018

Blog: Race to the top: Sustain’s 10 red lines for UK trade deals for food, farming and fishing

Many are now deeply concerned that in the race to secure international trade deals, the UK may come under severe pressure to compromise our food standards – a damaging race to the bottom. Sustain's Kath Dalmeny sets out how trade deals must now be used to promote a beneficial race to the top.
Good Food Trade Campaign | Monday 29 January 2018

News: Concentration of fast food outlets near schools rise by 67 per cent

New research has shown that more than one in four takeaways is within 5 minutes walk of a school - an increase of 67% in the last eight years. Read on for Sustain's comment.
Planning Food Cities | Monday 29 January 2018

News: Confectionery price promotions - bag 'em or bin 'em?

Action on Sugar is calling for a complete ban on confectionery price promotions, saying sharing bags may contain up to FOUR times the recommended maximum daily adult intake of sugar.
Children's Food Campaign | Friday 26 January 2018

News: Dignity in Practice Report Launch

Nourish Scotland and the Poverty Truth Commission have released a report that aims to be a practical resource to help projects think about what dignity looks like in practice and how this can be achieved.
Food Poverty | Friday 26 January 2018

News: Conference: Brexit and Wales: Land and Sea

A conference on the Implications of Brexit for Rural Land Management and Fisheries in Wales will take place on Tuesday 13th February 2018, 11am-4pm a the Medrus Centre, Aberystwyth University. Speakers are from the Wales Centre for Public Policy and Sustain alliance member New Economics Foundation.
Good Food Trade Campaign | Friday 26 January 2018

News: Step Up to the Plate report launch

A new report Step up to the Plate: Towards a UK food and poverty strategy was launched this week at a roundtable event in Portcullis House hosted by Kate Green MP and Kevin Holindrake MP. This report highlights some of the key issues surrounding the lack of food insecurity measurement, the growth of food charity, and the human right to food.
Food Poverty | Friday 26 January 2018

Blog: Commission prompts big thoughts on farming, rural economies and health

If we are going to make the most of Brexit for food, farming and our countryside, we would do well to reflect on what opportunities are presented by this moment in history. So says Kath Dalmeny of Sustain, newly appointed as a commissioner to the Food, Farming and Countryside Commission launched in November by the RSA.
Sustainable Farming Campaign | Friday 26 January 2018

News: Government has pledged to launch targeted pilots to address holiday hunger

The second reading of Frank Fields MP’s School Holidays (Meals and Provisions) Bill has prompted a response from government.
Food Poverty | Friday 26 January 2018