Charity calls on government to do more to restrict unhealthy lifestyle choices
  • Liver cancer is the fastest growing cause of cancer death in the UK.
  • A British charity is calling for urgent action to reduce the carcinogenic effects of cheap alcohol and junk food.
  • The key factors in the growth of morbidity and mortality are alcohol and obesity.
  • British and Irish Danone proposes taxing foods high in fat, sugar or salt to fight obesity.
  • The Ministry of Health and Welfare aims to diagnose 75% of cancer cases in stages 1 and 2 by 2028.
  • The National Health Service is building cancer workforce capacity and has published its first long-term workforce plan.