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Henry Dimbleby (left) and a pack of Percy Pigs from M&S (right).

The businessman leading one of Britain’s biggest anti-obesity campaigns has attacked Marks & Spencer for being "genuinely misleading" over its beloved Percy Pig sweets.

'M&S genuinely misleading over Percy Pig sweets ingredients'

The PM is preparing to announce a “Better Health” campaign on Monday, which will aim to reach 35 million people in a bid to help them lose weight and live healthier lives.

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Eating disorder charities said they were disappointed they were not consulted by the government about the campaign.

Obesity campaign branded ‘stigmatising’ by eating disorder specialists

Last year, 34.3% of children aged 10-11 were overweight or obese, which is up from 31.7% recorded in 2006/07.

Nearly 40% of children aged 10-11 could be obese by 2024

Some 32% of primary school pupils and 70% of secondary school students sleep less than nine hours a night, a poll shows.

Children ‘risk obesity owing to lack of sleep’, experts warn

A project in Leeds gives mums and dads the tools to get their children to make healthier choices.

Teaching parents how to say 'No' to help cut obesity among children

The more overweight people are, the higher the chance they will develop illnesses such as heart problems and sleep apnoea, experts say.

Obesity vastly increases risk of serious disease and death, researchers warn

Labour's deputy leader said the annual promotion was helping to feed the UK's obesity crisis by encouraging people to eat unhealthy food.


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The number of children and young people with diabetes is the highest it has ever been, a charity has said.

Obesity leads to record number of youngsters with diabetes

The Obesity Health Alliance says the visibility of products in shops influences what consumers choose to buy.

Move sugary snacks from checkouts and shop entrances, obesity campaigners say

Darren MClintock known as Dibsy, has hired a personal trainer to help him lose weight - and his methods involve more than the treadmill.

30-stone man banned from local fast food restaurants

The high-street fashion brand has been accused of hiking prices by up to 30% in their plus-size range. 

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London has one of the highest child overweight and obesity rates in Europe, with almost 40% of children aged 10 and 11 overweight or obese.

Junk food ads face ban on Tube and buses across London

Trials reportedly found that patients ate 30% less food after being given a monthly jab and some were able to come off diabetes medication.

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