A good graph. My pop theory is that 'educated' comparatively better off Brits think the causes of poor diets, obesity and the resultant health problems somehow don't apply to them - a problem for other people...

"This government has said it wants to reduce obesity and increase healthy life expectancy, but it has no serious plan to achieve that aim. A failure to grip the problem will result in higher taxes and spending, as well as increased regional inequality."

A timely report from Institute for Government makes a number of considered and deliverable recommendations on how the govt can better tackle obesity 👇 The healthy life team at Nesta collaborated with Institute for Government during the report development and welcome its recommendations.

This video from The Food Foundation is a sensitive but shocking portrayal of the bind millions of families are facing. To put healthy, nutritious food on the table while household costs soar is an impossible ask, the numbers work. Governments and retailers can choose to intervene.

We are proud to be members of the Obesity Health Alliance. We're supporting the OHA's manifesto launch to a call for bold action to address diet-related disease in the UK 👇

The main reason I wish Twitter didn't exist is so that I couldn't be tempted to vent my rage at the state of trying to book your bike on a train in 2023🤬 trainline

Our Progress Report is out today and pulls no punches. The UK has lost its clear global leadership position on climate action and risks being left behind in a race to the top (1/3)

Most farmers want to be net zero farmers. SFI will fund just 4% of the carbon cuts needed to be on track to net zero by 2030. SFI is the scheme Defra says is for most farmers. So how will farmers get to net zero? greenallianceblog.org.uk/2023/07/06/the…

How to improve the nation’s health? Nesta panel convened by our healthy life mission is about to kick off at #ConservativePartyConference. Join us online and contribute your questions for the panel: linkedin.com/video/event/ur…

Nesta has unpacked the opportunities and elephant traps of the incoming range of weight loss drugs, aimed at treating obesity 👇

👋Are you experienced in public health, navigating the evidence base, & influencing policy? If so, why not apply for our current vacancy - Head of Obesity Action Scotland? Full details of the role are available here 👇 s1jobs.com/job/head-of-ob…

📢 NEW: Mandatory health targets for the UK’s biggest food retailers could help 4 million people move to a healthier weight, finds a new policy report published today by Nesta, backed by Which?. bit.ly/3SVTOtn ⬇️ 🧵

A new policy recommendation from Nesta for health targets for major retailers that could reduce obesity in Britain by approximately 23% and help four million people achieve a healthier weight. Oven-ready policy for the next government. nesta.org.uk/report/targeti…

HUGE turnout for today’s ⁦Right to Roam⁩ mass trespass in Cirencester, to protest the Bathurst Estate’s plans to charge for public access to their vast parkland - land that the public has paid for already through farm subsidies, tax breaks & compensation for ending slavery

Joining over 500 people today on a trespass in Spring sunshine through Cirencester Park to protest the introduction of entrance charges by the owner, Lord Bathurst. The public have had the right to walk freely here for centuries & this attempt to paywall nature must be resisted.

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After canvassing at the weekend I would agree. Mostly that people are good and want the best for their community and especially for people who are worse off, which was fortifying to hear 💜

NEW analysis by Nesta finds that 1 in 3 fast food meals in Great Britain contain more than double the number of recommended calories. Our first-of-its-kind research looked at the meals purchased from the ‘out of home’ sector and its impact on diets. bit.ly/3Vwqueq

Our new report on the impact the out of home sector has on our diets, featured in today's The Guardian ⬇️