Gross error fattened obesity figure
The Department of Health issued an apology yesterday for statistical howlers which made it seem 900,000 obese people were on incapacity benefit, claiming a total of £71m a week.
Fast food firms accused of using sport to attract children
Health campaigners fear obesity among the young is being fuelled by multimillion pound sponsorships of celebrities and events.
Apology for excess obesity figures
The government today apologised for a gargantuan error on obesity figures, admitting that contrary to its claim earlier this week that there were 900,000 obese incapacity benefit claimants, in fact there are only 900.
Fat tax on burgers proposed
Burgers, cheese, crisps and whole milk could be hit by a 'fat tax' under Downing Street proposals to tackle obesity.
Doctors call for joined up strategy on obesity
Lack of coordination between government departments claimed to be hindering drive to reduce numbers of overweight people.
National number crunch
Britain has more teenage pregnancies than anywhere else in Europe... 45% of 15-year-olds have tried drugs... 42% of mums are still breastfeeding at six weeks... 32% of young men are overweight...