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

In the letter, Hodgson expresses concern that the scheme is to be cut in the forthcoming Autumn Spending Review as well as noting the benefits of free school meals to a child’s attainment and behav

Allen said: "Nottingham North Primary School heads are as anxious as I am about the proposal to scrap school dinners.

Recent media reports have cast doubt over the future of the scheme, despite the Conservatives pledging to continue supporting it in their 2015 election manifesto.

Speaking togther, ADASS, the Care and Support Alliance, the Care Provider Alliance and the NHS Confederation, said: “The quality, safety and sufficiency of social care services are fundamental to a

The scheme is thought to be under consideration as part of the November spending review.

The advice suggests that teachers who suspect a child may be going hungry should include them in breakfast clubs and post the details of nearby food banks on notice boards and websites.

92% of the 2,000 parents surveyed believe hydration to be important as it helps boost concentration levels during lessons.

A team of researchers from the university evaluated three policy options to reduce consumption of trans fats in England - a total ban on trans fats in all processed foods or better food labeling; o

The study found that unhealthy diet accounts for 10.8% of the overall disease burden, whilst tobacco accounts for 10.7%.