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News: The Queen announces sugary drinks levy progress

In the Queen's Speech today, the Queen - on behalf of the Government - announced that "legislation would be introduced to establish a soft drinks industry levy to tackle childhood obesity" and to improve life chances. The Queen's Speech marks the official opening of the new session of Parliament, and confirms the next stages of the process for the sugary drinks levy to became law in time for its planned introduction in 2018.
Sugary Drinks Duty | Wednesday 18 May 2016

News: It’s Real Bread Week: doughing it for the kids!

From Maenclochog to Gorbals; Walthamstow to Korcula Island, passionate Real Bread Campaign supporters around the world are celebrating Real Bread Week (14-22 May) by doughing it for the kids.
Real Bread Campaign | Saturday 14 May 2016

News: Response to the launch of the Committee on Advertising Practice consultation on food and soft drink advertising to children

The Committee on Advertising Practice is consulting on proposals for further restrictions on the advertising to children of food and soft drink products in non-broadcast media. The consultation was launched today and is open for 10 weeks.
Children's Food Campaign | Friday 13 May 2016

News: Growing spaces under threat from planning law changes

Sustain member CPRE is urging supporters to join a last-ditch protest against planning law changes that could bury green and fertile land under tarmac
Sustain | Friday 13 May 2016

News: Keep Britain Tidy shortlisted for charity award

Posters that feature glow-in-the-dark eyes are helping to keep our streets and parks cleaner
Sustain | Friday 13 May 2016

News: Edinburgh city farm needs funds urgently to avert closure

After 38 years of providing local volunteers and visitors with a flavour of farm life, Gorgie City farm needs to raise £100,000 if it is to survive
Sustain | Friday 13 May 2016

News: June 5 is Open Farm Sunday

Time to get the wellies out, ready for a visit -- or, if you're a farmer, there's still time to register to take part
Sustain | Friday 13 May 2016

News: Parliamentary Note on barriers to healthy eating

The Parliamentary Office on Science and Technology has produced a useful summary of the reasons for unhealthy diets -- and the steps that can help improve them.
Sustain | Friday 13 May 2016

News: Tooth decay in young children declining

The number of five-year-olds with tooth decay has dropped to its lowest level in almost a decade -- but this still means that 2.5% of five-year-olds are having teeth removed because of decay.
Sustain | Friday 13 May 2016

News: Denmark's new farming strategy upsets European Commission

Denmark has been reprimanded by the EU after passing a package of farming measures in breach of environmental rules
Sustain | Friday 13 May 2016