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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

The charity’s head of nutrition, Dr Patricia Mucavele, said: “Excess sugar is one of the biggest threats to children’s nutrition – at the moment, they’re having two to three times more sugar than t

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

The survey also found that 74% didn’t know what the hourly NMW rate would be from October 1st. 53% didn’t know it was offence not to pay NMW or falsify pay records.

Malcolm Clark, coordinator of the Sustain Children’s Food Campaign, said: “It seems absurd that the government is prematurely ruling out a potent part of its arsenal for reducing excessive sugar co

A statement from the Department of Health says: “The Government has no plans to introduce a tax on sugar-sweetened beverages.

Chief executive Debbie White said: “The Pledge includes a set of commitments which are designed to help us contribute to achieving a fairer and better society.

Editor of Cost Sector Catering, David Foad, said: “These annual awards provide a valuable opportunity to celebrate the work of the tens of thousands of people working in the UK foodservice sector –

Andy Burnham MP, Labour’s Shadow Health Secretary (below), yesterday announced his party’s new approach to public health, which pledged to take tougher action on commercial pressures placed on chil