Healthcare

The poll, which surveyed 878 GPs, found that 67% supported the tax, whilst 25% opposed it.

The contract is the latest of 25 prison projects that WhitCo has successfully completed, not including all of the refurbishments and smaller schemes that it has been involved in or other privately

However, compared with last year, a smaller proportion of operators reported a growth in sales, with nearly a third saying they had experienced no real change in food sales over the past 12 months,

Jamie Oliver has been campaigning for the government to introduce a tax on high sugar drinks as part of its obesity strategy, which is expected in the coming months.

Currently school children are weighed at the start and end of their time at primary school. However, figures show that obesity rates double between the two periods.

Jamie Oliver and Sustain have been campaigning for the introduction of a sugary drinks tax.

Over half (60%) admit to skipping breakfast at least once a week, while almost eight in 10 have a day a week where they don’t eat lunch.

Paul Freeston, apetito CEO, said: “Community meals help those who rely on them to remain independent within their own homes by supporting their health and wellbeing, which also eases the pressure o

The report suggests that poor communication with people whose first language is not English, or a smaller range of choice available if people have specific dietary requirements related to religion

The future of UK policy and industry practice relating to high fat, sugar and salt (HFSS) foods will be discussed at a conference in December.