‘A patronising assault on freedom’
Press review: The proposed smoking ban dominates comment on the white paper.
Britain’s big issue
Leader: Public health is rightly the government's business. But it is not just the headline issue of smoking on which radical action is urgent.
Choose life
While doctors and nurses are keen to play their part in improving public health, they say extra staff are needed to ensure the public health white paper can be implemented. Hélène Mulholland reports.
‘Welcome initiatives marred by missed opportunities’
The government's public health white paper, which includes measures to tackle smoking, obesity and drinking, has drawn mixed reactions from campaigners, charities and professional organisations.
Q&A: public health white paper
The government is to outline plans to tackle obesity, smoking, problem drinking and sexual health in a white paper today. But it must tred a fine line to help change behaviour without being accused of running a 'nanny state'. Hélène Mulholland reports.
Lost chance to make us all healthier
Labour is scared of taking real action, says health editor Jo Revill.
Junk food ads banned to fight fat epidemic
Children's TV targeted in drive against obesity as Blair drops smoking ban in favour of voluntary code.
Her health, her cash, her life. Is it anyone else’s business?
Cigarettes, drink and bad diet could kill off today's youngsters before their parents. This week, a White Paper will address the issues - but ministers fear creating a nanny state. Jo Revill and Gaby Hinsliff report.
We can be consumers and citizens
John Reid: Reject the dogma that public is always good, private equals bad.