Food industry launches challenge to traffic light labelling scheme
· Manufacturers' rival health guidance 'confusing' · Blair had backed colour coding on packaging
KFC pulls the hydrogenated fat out of the fryer
· Fast-food chain follows Wendy's in axing trans fats · British outlets must wait for healthier option
Tories attack £45bn cost of PFI hospitals
A finance scheme to build new schools and hospitals will cost taxpayers an extra £45bn over the next three decades, it emerged today.
Concern over cancer group’s link to drug firm
A pan-European cancer campaign is under intense scrutiny over the scale of involvement of the world's leading maker of cancer drugs.
Customers flock back to Big Mac
· Hamburger giant's shares soar to six year high· Opponents claim healthy living move is cosmetic
Drug firms’ lobby tactics revealed
Documents show how companies try to get new medicines fast-tracked.
Sainsbury’s backs drive over childhood obesity
As part of a government drive, the supermarket group's chief executive, Justin King, will this week share a platform with the public health minister, Caroline Flint, to discuss obesity in children.