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The organisers of a popular fun run at the University of Birmingham which is being held for the fifth time on Sunday 21 October to raise money for charity Parkinson’s UK are calling for people across the West Midlands to sign up to take part.  Online registration is now open for the under 11s 2km event and 5km for older runners.

Bud’s Run is the brainchild of former UK Athletics Marathon Coach Bud Baldaro, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2009, and has been based at the University for over a decade. He is determined to use his love of running to help fund research into this long-term condition.  His event has already raised over £75,000 for Parkinson’s UK – and he hopes that runners can smash the £85,000 barrier this year.

Although very much a family fun run, previous Bud’s Run events have attracted athletics stars both past and present. They include world marathon record holder Paula Radcliffe, middle distance legend Steve Cram, Olympian Sara Treacy and 1500m World Championship Silver Medallist Hannah England.

Hannah England will once again be supporting Bud’s Run and joined Bud and his daughter Becky Baldaro Booth at a launch event last week.

Speaking at the event Hannah said: “I love Bud's Run there's a great buzz about the campus. Mum and dad can join their children in running the 2k or run the 5k!  It's a great day for a great cause.

“You can have your face painted before the run, bacon sarnies and cake afterwards, and you get a goody bag for your efforts too.

“So please join us and help us raise money to beat Parkinson’s.”

Parkinson’s is a progressive neurological condition for which there is currently no cure and it affects 145,000 people in the UK, including over 12,000in the West Midlands.

Parkinson's UK is the leading charity driving better care, treatments and quality of life for those with the condition. Its mission is to find a cure and improve life for everyone affected by Parkinson's through cutting edge research, information, support and campaigning.

Parkinson’s UK estimate that there are more than 40 symptoms of the condition.  As well as the most widely known symptom - tremor - these range from physical symptoms like muscle stiffness to depression, anxiety, hallucinations, memory problems and dementia, but Parkinson’s affects everyone differently.

Gayle Kelly, Parkinson’s UK Regional Fundraiser, said: “It was great to be at the launch and to see how much love and respect everyone has for Bud.  Now the registrations are open I hope that lots of people will sign up and help to raise money for Parkinson’s UK to help Bud reach his £85,000 goal.”

Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity is inviting its big hearted supporters to join them in taking on the ride of a life time – the SACA Charity Bike Ride 2018 – and help raise vital funds for the 90,000 sick kids and their families cared for at the hospital every day.

Taking place on 28-29 July, this epic two day challenge will see supporters cycle an incredible 126 miles from Birmingham to London. Every year a children’s charity is selected as the ride’s beneficiary and this year, the money raised by the SACA Charity Bike Ride 2018, will be donated exclusively to Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity. Keen cyclists looking for a new challenge in support of the Charity should sign up quick, as registrations for this once in a lifetime event close on 16 July.

Serena Daw, Public Fundraising Manager at Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity, said: “The annual SACA Charity Bike Ride is a key fundraising event in the Birmingham Calendar, so to be chosen as charity partner is fantastic.

“The money raised will support our mission to raise the vital funds needed to make a real difference to all who use the hospital’s services, offering them the best experience possible. This is such an important cause, so we urge any cyclists seeking a challenge to take on the ride and support our brave children.”

The SACA Bike Ride 2018 sets off from Birmingham (Smethwick) and continues through Coventry, Daventry and Milton Keynes, before reaching a centennial milestone in Luton. After an overnight stay, the ride continues in the morning and passes through St Albans, Radlett, Elstree and Harrow, reaching its final destination in London (Southall). Registrations for this incredible event close on the 16^th July, so any cyclists keen to take part should do so quick before it’s too late!

Team members from SACA commented: “All of us at SACA are excited and proud to be able to raise money for Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity as part of our Birmingham to London charity bike ride this year. The work of the charity aligns with our ethos of supporting endeavours that focus on the wellbeing of children in the UK.”

CARICOM Day display and church service was held in London on Wednesday.

During this, the Ceremonial hand-over by His Excellency Bocchit Edmond, Ambassador for Haiti and outgoing chair, to His Excellency Seth George Ramocan, High Commissioner for Jamaica and incoming Chairman of the Caucus of the Caribbean Heads of Missions in London took place.

His Excellency gave his personal remarks and read the message from His Excellency Irwin Larocque, CARICOM Secretary General on the occasion of CARICOM Day 2018.

The Prime Minister of Jamaica simultaneously assumes the chairman of CARICOM for the same period of six months and is the host of the CARICOM meeting of ministers in Jamaica during this week.

Professionals in the West Midlands’ land, property and construction sectors are looking to raise at least £143,000 to go towards two unique housing projects in Wolverhampton and Birmingham for those who have experienced, or are facing homelessness.

The funds are being raised as part of a campaign known as Pledge150 launched by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) in its 150th anniversary year - in partnership with property industry charity, LandAid – to encourage property professionals to raise funds to deliver at least 150 bed spaces in 2018 for young people at risk of homelessness.

West Midlands’ property professionals – including architects, developers, estate agents as well as chartered surveyors – have joined forces to raise £75,000 for St Basils in Birmingham which will go towards refurbishing their 48 bed hostel, not only modernising the property but also reducing the utility costs which are currently unaffordable and providing an unnecessary hurdle for tenants.

They are also looking to raise £68,000 for Hope into Action who renovate empty houses into affordable housing across the country. The grant will go towards funding a safe, secure housing project for the young vulnerable in Wolverhampton.

To-date, the region’s property professionals have raised funds through a wide programme of fundraising activities including corporate dinners and networking activities. The next big event for the region will be Ultimate Wipeout, sponsored by Moy Materials in Meriden which will take place at on 27 July.

Chair of the RICS West Midlands Regional Board, Nigel Mason, Partner at Rider Levett Bucknall in Birmingham commented:

“Having nowhere safe, secure or affordable to live shuts all the options we take for granted right down and it’s near enough impossible to gain a job, apprenticeship or complete a college course without a safe place to live. But, through RICS’ Pledge150 campaign, our region’s property professionals are actively making a difference by supporting young vulnerable people into new homes and giving them the tools they need to realise a brighter future.”

He added: “The response we’ve had with this campaign, from our region’s property industry, has been fantastic, and although we’ve set ourselves the target of raising at least £143,000 for these two very worthy projects, we would like to exceed it, and help to deliver more housing for young people facing homelessness. Therefore, I’d urge any property professionals out there to get involved in Pledge150 if they aren’t already, and help us end homelessness in our region.”

As part of the Pledge150 campaign, property professionals are also being encouraged to consider providing pro bono property advice to help local charities that support disadvantaged people, including those experiencing homelessness.

Two rosebushes have been planted alongside the Windrush memorial plaque at West Green Common, to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the arrival of the SS Empire Windrush, which brought the first Caribbean immigrants to the UK.

Haringey has a proud Caribbean heritage and the space at the Tottenham park was first dedicated to Caribbean settlers in the area in 1998, with a special plaque alongside a rose garden.

Last week's ceremony saw Haringey Council Leader Cllr Joseph Ejiofor and Mayor of Haringey, Cllr Gina Adamou gather with local residents and dignitaries for a planting ceremony to return roses to the site.

Cllr Ejiofor said:

“Haringey has a rich Caribbean heritage, going right back to the first arrivals from Empire Windrush. I am delighted to commemorate their contribution to our community by planting these roses in their name. I hope they will serve as a long-lasting legacy for future generations.”

West Green Common has also recently been improved with a new café, pathways and connection to Downhills Park.

Work to carry out essential maintenance and improvements to one of Birmingham’s busiest road junctions has begun.

The Enjoy Wolverhampton summer visitor programme has a variety of special offers available – ranging from reduced tickets to see Kaiser Chiefs in concert to summer lunch at Hamilton’s Restaurant.

Discounted hotel rates also provide the opportunity to take advantage of the best of the city’s theatre and music events.

Visitors to the city can take advantage of a free bottle of Cava with show stays at Park View Hotel, Park Road West, until July 21, and The Mount Hotel is offering Dinner, Bed and Breakfast for just £125 per couple until July 17.

Food and drinks offers include Afternoon Tea for Two (£19 or £24 with Prosecco) at the Ramada Park Hall Hotel & Spa, Park Avenue; a £10 summer lunch deal (kids aged under 3 eat free with every adult meal) at Hamilton’s Restaurant, Park View Hotel (noon to 2.30pm - Tuesday to Saturday until July 31), and a £25pp three-course meal at Anju’s Indian Restaurant on Park Drive.

Wolverhampton Racecourse is offering £5 off tickets for two weeks only (July 1 to 14) to see Kaiser Chiefs on Saturday, September 1.

Councillor John Reynolds, City of Wolverhampton Cabinet Member for City Economy, said: “Wolverhampton is a vibrant, thriving city with plenty to offer every day of the year.

“The summer visitor programme gives you the opportunity to take advantage of a host of special deals.

“It is a great way to sample the best of the city’s theatre and music offer and visit places you might not normally think of visiting.

“We are really excited about this year’s programme. It is a great initiative showcasing our great city.”

There is also a host of hair & beauty, clothing, jewellery and food deals to be had at city outlets like Rapunzel (hair and beauty salon), Lush Beauty and Laser Clinic, MRG (clothing), Yours (clothing), Blue Banana (Clothing, tattoo and piercing), Estilo Clothing, TA Henn Jewellers, Hooded Ram (food and ale), Prince Albert Wine Bar and Eatery, Sugar Muffins (Rock & Roll themed diner), Max Spielmann (photo and print services), Penny Farthing (gifts, jewellery and piercing) and Amplifon hearing and care specialists).

Birmingham Museums Trust, one of the UK’s largest independent museums trusts, has today announced the appointment of four new trustees to its board, following the release of its ambitious Ten-Year Strategy.

Announced by Chair Ian Grosvenor, the new trustees will work with the other members of the board and the senior management team, to help drive the organisation forwards with expertise in marketing, communications, business development and the arts.

The new appointments include Mohammed Ali MBE, artist and Artistic Director of Soul City Arts, Claire Williamson, Assistant Director of Marketing and Development at London Transport Museum, John Diviney, Director and Communications Consultant at Brunswick Arts and Luke Southall, Managing Director at Oaks Consultancy.

The news comes at a time when Birmingham Museums is planning for the major redevelopment of Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery (BMAG), which will see Birmingham’s great collection reimagined for its young, diverse audiences.

Alongside the redevelopment plans for BMAG, the first stage of the plans includes creating a new store and cultural hub in the east of the city. The proposed facility would house the city’s world-class museum collection and will become the headquarters for Birmingham Museums’ back office, curatorial, conservation and technical teams.

Under these plans the Trust’s aim is to offer a completely new type of cultural proposition, combining heritage, visual arts and performing arts with community engagement and skills development.

Dr Ellen McAdam, Director of Birmingham Museums Trust, said: “Since we became a charity in 2012, Birmingham Museums has made huge progress. Exciting programming like Dippy the Dinosaur is attracting more, and more diverse audiences, and we are finding new ways to generate income. We look forward to working with the new board members as we build on this success for the future.

“The four new Trustees bring a wealth of knowledge and skills which will be invaluable for us at this time, bringing with them fresh ideas and a passion to help us realise our aims of making this world-class collection more accessible than ever.”

Professor Ian Grosvenor, Chair of Birmingham Museums Trust, said: “The new board members bring strategic expertise from across the region and nationally at a crucial time for the Trust, as it works towards major transformational plans. I look forward to working with them all to bring to life our vision and future strategy for Birmingham Museums.”

Birmingham Museums Trust manages the city’s collection and venues on behalf of Birmingham City Council. Attracting over one million visits a year, the Trust’s venues also include Aston Hall, Blakesley Hall, Museum Collection Centre, Museum of the Jewellery Quarter, Sarehole Mill, Soho House, Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum and Weoley Castle.

A popular centre for people with disabilities has been officially opened after undergoing a £60,000 makeover.

The City of Wolverhampton Council's Neil Dougherty Centre, on Masefield Road, has been renovated and upgraded to enable it to welcome more people and community groups.

The centre – which was officially opened by Councillor Sandra Samuels OBE, the City of Wolverhampton Council’s Cabinet Member for Adult Services, has been given a light, spacious, modern and welcoming feel.

It now boasts brighter decor with colour coded rooms, braille signage and contrasting doors and handles to help people with a visual impairment get around more easily. A Changing Place toilet has been fitted, the fourth in Wolverhampton, for people who need support to attend to their personal care.

The venue offers a wide range of facilities, including a community hall, Information Technology facilities, a training kitchen, training suite and a fully accessible lift.

As well as being used by the City of Wolverhampton Council’s CityLinks service for adults with disabilities, the Neil Dougherty Centre is available for community use with a number of rooms available to hire, including the training suite catering for around 20 people and the hall which can hold up to 70.

The Neil Dougherty Centre is one of three City of Wolverhampton Council-run facilities for people with disabilities, all of which have recently been renovated.

Action4Independence, on Albert Road near West Park, was transformed in 2016 and is now a bright, accessible venue offering art, horticultural, catering and Information Technology activities via the SupportPlus service for adults with a disability.

The venue hosts a number of community groups and council services and is also home to Enable, a supported employment service for people with disabilities, and the Community Pathways team who help people who are disabled gain greater independence.

Meanwhile the Brickkiln Centre, on Cherry Street, re-opened last December following a makeover of its own, and is now well used by the SupportPlus service, children and young people with disabilities, local residents and voluntary groups.

The Neil Dougherty Centre will act as a base for the CityLinks service, which offers day opportunities to adults with a disability, including football coaching in partnership with Wolverhampton Wanderers FC at WV Active Aldersley and drama in partnership with the Arena Theatre. CityLinks also host sessions at the Bob Jones Community Hub in Blakenhall and WV Active Bilston-Bert Williams.

Councillor Samuels OBE said: "The support that is available for people with disabilities in Wolverhampton has been transformed for the better over the last few years.

"We've moved away from traditional, more institutionalised forms of support based in large day centres to more inclusive activities designed to help people learn new skills and increase their independence as much as possible.

"I'm delighted that the renovation of the Neil Dougherty Centre has given us three fantastic facilities for use by both people with disabilities and the local community at key locations across the City."

As temperatures have rocketed to the late 20s and 30s this week, RSPCA centres and branches across England and Wales have been ensuring the animals in their care stay cool in the heat.

From pet food ice cubes to splashing in a paddling pool and finding some light relief in the shade, these animals have found ways to stay healthy and happy in the heatwave.

Rico and Travis at RSPCA Danaher Animal Centre in Essex make a splash.

Top tips for pet owners in hot weather:

Ensure animals have access to shade and fresh drinking water.

Keep fish tanks out of direct sunlight and top up water levels of ponds.

Wrap an ice pack or frozen water bottle in a tea towel for your pet to lie on.

Use cold treats from the fridge for added moisture or make an ice lolly from pet-friendly ingredients.

Growing-up, growing older, retiring, and filling free-time: baby boomers are doing it differently.  Making this, apparently, “The age of not acting your age”.

That's exactly why The Trentham Estate in Stoke-on-Trent is now making a concerted effort to let seniors, in particular, know about all of the benefits of its shops, cafes, gardens and parkland.

And during July and August, Trentham is also offering even more relaxation, along with a sense of wellness, in the great outdoors with the launch of Outdoor Yoga.

Energising yoga sessions will be held in Trentham Gardens each Wednesday morning, offering participants a chance to build strength, stamina and flexibility, whilst cultivating a sense of calm - and beginners are very welcome.

If a gentle stroll and tips on creating your own perfect garden is more your style, Trentham is also launching a new Gardening Club this month.  On one Wednesday a month, visitors will be able to join an expert for an introduction to indoor and outdoor gardening.  Along with a question and answer session, the new club will include a guided tour of the Gardens offering handy tips and tricks along the way.

Both the yoga sessions - which are weather dependent - and the gardening club are included in normal Garden admission.

England may be enjoying more success than Germany when it comes to football, but we’re still lagging behind them at saving water.

As Doug Clarke, Severn Trent’s water efficiency expert, confirmed: “We’re all enjoying the World Cup and how well England are doing, and it makes a nice change to have outperformed Germany! But when it comes to saving water, we could still learn a thing or two from them and others.

“In England our average water usage per person per day is 140 litres. This compares to Germany where it’s 120 litres. England’s latest World Cup opponents Belgium are even more efficient, using only 107 litres a day.”

With the country still basking in the hottest June for 40 years, the demand for water has increased massively. Severn Trent has ramped up its production and has already put an extra 300 million litres of water into supply, but whilst there is plenty of raw water in their reservoirs, customers are using treated water the second it is pumped into the pipes.

As a result, Severn Trent is asking its customers to consider how they’re using their water. Doug continues: “We need people to think about how they’re using water – using a sprinkler might green up your lawn but that water would be better used for drinking or washing.

“We’re continuing to produce as much water as we can but our pipes can only carry so much. And that’s why we just need people to think long and hard about their water usage while this hot weather continues. If every Severn Trent customer could save 30 litres of water a day it would be a massive help – and mean we were better than the Germans at water saving as well as football!”

With the hot weather set to continue in to next week, Severn Trent is giving people some top tips to help prioritise their water usage:

·         Take a shower rather than a bath - it uses 40 fewer litres of water and it’s quicker, which means you can get back to watching the football!

·         Avoid washing your car, but if you have to, use a bucket and sponge rather than a hose. If you clean your car for 30 minutes you’ll use 50 times less water with a bucket instead of a hose.

Amir Khan will face Samuel Vargas at Arena Birmingham on September 8, live on Sky Sports.

Khan is back in action following his blistering return to the ring in April in Liverpool, destroying Phil Lo Greco in just 39 seconds after nearly two years out of action.

The former unified Super-Lightweight ruler is setting his sights on Welterweight World honours this year and steps up that pursuit in Birmingham when he meets Canadian based Colombian Vargas, the 29 year old ranked number 10 in the WBA and having shared the ring with current IBF king Errol Spence and Khan’s old foe Danny Garcia.

“One of my aims this year was to be as active as possible so I’m very happy to get back in the ring again so soon against Samuel Vargas,” said Khan.

“Vargas is a tough and well-schooled fighter who has shared the ring with some top welterweights including Danny Garcia and Errol Spence Jr.

“I have to get past Vargas before looking at the biggest challenges going forward. I’m not going to be taking Vargas lightly because I know he will be coming with everything on September 8.

“I hope to give the fans in Birmingham the same excitement and fireworks as my last fight. It will be one not to miss!”

“I am excited to step in the ring with Amir Khan on September 8,” said Vargas. “I am very pleased that my promoter Lee Baxter and Eddie Hearn from Matchroom Boxing could come to an arrangement fairly easily and make this fight happen.

“I have been granted more than enough time to properly prepare for Amir and you will see the best Samuel Vargas to date. Mark my words, we might both be from the same city and county but I am nothing like Phil Lo Greco that’s a guarantee – I’m going to give Amir hell.”

Khan’s clash with Vargas will top a packed card in the second city, as Jason Welborn defends his British Middleweight title in a rematch with Tommy Langford, whom he snatched the title from in May via split decision in Walsall.

Birmingham St Mary’s is encouraging sensitive and caring individuals to sign up as ‘Support at Home’ volunteers – and offer a listening ear to local people living with life-limiting illness.

The Birmingham-based hospice is hosting a ‘Volunteer Recruitment Day’ on Friday 20 July, to recruit helpers who can give up their spare time to support others across Birmingham and Sandwell.

The open day is a chance to find out more about the Support at Home service, as well as what a volunteer role involves. It will also be an opportunity to meet some of the people who are receiving vital support from the service, to understand how it is already making a real difference to them.

Support at Home, which launched in July last year, sees volunteers visit people in their own homes to offer friendly companionship, support with correspondence and assistance in finding services that could provide additional aid. It also offers loved ones and carers support, by allowing them to take a break for a few hours each week.

In just under a year, the service has grown significantly and is already expanding so that volunteers can now make visits during evenings and at weekends. This is why the hospice is on the lookout for big-hearted volunteers to get involved – as it wants to continue to grow the service so it can care and support even more people.

Carol Murphy, a Support at Home Volunteer at Birmingham St Mary’s, said: “Volunteering for Support at Home is such a rewarding role. I visit a family once a week and we’ve built up a brilliant relationship – we share the same sense of humour and I usually end each visit by having a good laugh.

“Volunteering only takes two hours out of my week but I know it makes such a difference to the people I visit. The hospice has been incredibly supportive and it’s great to be a part of such a friendly team.”

Hasun Tayyub, Support at Home Lead at Birmingham St Mary’s, said: “Support at Home is a fantastic initiative, offering much-needed social support to the people we care for. We are finding that more people want to use this service but we can only support them if we have more volunteers.

“The open day is a great opportunity to come down to the hospice and find out how you can get involved, as well as chat to people who are already volunteering. Whether you can give up just one hour a week or one day, the role can be really flexible to suit your lifestyle.”

The Support at Home Volunteer Recruitment Day is taking place between 10am and 3pm, in which people are welcome to drop by at any time. It will be hosted at the hospice, which is based at 176 Raddlebarn Road, Selly Park, B29 7DA.

New figures from Public Health England (PHE) reveal England’s poorest areas are fast food hotspots, with around a third of outlets – including chip shops, burger bars and pizza places – found in the most deprived communities.The data also suggests fast food outlets account for more than a quarter (26%) of all eateries in England.

The local environment has a major influence on our behaviours and streets crowded with fast food outlets can influence our food choices – many of these have no or little nutrition information in-store. Children exposed to these outlets, whether out with friends or on their way home from school, may find it more difficult to choose healthier options.

The new figures also show a variation in the number of fast food outlets across England, ranging from zero in some wards to over 100 in others.

Many local authorities across England have taken action to address their food environment and PHE is encouraging them to learn from each other. At least 40 areas have developed policies to restrict the growth of new takeaways and fast food outlets, and PHE has helped develop stronger planning guidance to support other areas in doing this.

Some have developed ‘healthier zones’ to help tackle childhood obesity by limiting the number of outlets in areas with high concentrations of fast food outlets, high levels of deprivation, or where children gather – including near schools, community centres, parks, playgrounds and other open spaces.

While not all fast food is unhealthy, it is typically higher in salt, calories and saturated fat, all of which can cause serious health problems when consumed too often and in large quantities. Children with excess weight are consuming up to 500 extra calories per day, so creating healthier environments could play an important role in tackling obesity and health inequalities.

Over a third of children in England are overweight or obese by the time they leave primary school – this is even higher in some deprived communities. This increases their risk of being overweight or obese adults and suffering preventable diseases including type 2 diabetes, heart disease and some cancers.

Dr Lola Abudu, Director for Health and Wellbeing with PHE West Midlands, said: “Local authorities have the power to shape our environment and support people in making healthier choices, including tackling these fast food hotspots in some of the region’s poorest areas. There is some excellent work going on in the West Midlands, with councils looking at ways to help people lead healthier lives, including working with local businesses.”

The City of Wolverhampton Council is one of those local authorities which is actively tackling the problem. Councillor Hazel Malcolm, Cabinet Member for Public Health and Wellbeing, said: “Nearly 70% of adults in Wolverhampton are either overweight or obese, and with around one in six meals we eat made outside the home we believe it is important that people have the opportunity to eat as well and as healthily as possible.

“As a council, we have worked with dozens of fast food restaurants in recent years to support them to offer healthier menus, either by serving healthier options or by making simple changes to ingredients or cooking techniques while still delivering tasty meals. This is not about us telling customers what they can and cannot have, but about encouraging takeaways to offer healthier alternatives which customers can choose to have if that’s what they want.

“At the same time, we have introduced new planning guidance to restrict new hot food takeaways from opening in shopping centres or parades where there are already a high percentage of such retailers, and also close to secondary schools. The guidance doesn't have any impact on existing hot food takeaways, nor does it limit the type of takeaways in Wolverhampton, but it will help ensure we do not end up with too many takeaways."

Food outlets can make a valuable contribution to our high streets. However, with the impact of obesity on local authority social care budgets estimated at £352 million per year, encouraging healthier choices can make a positive difference.

As part of its work to improve the local food environment, PHE helps local authorities work with small businesses to provide healthier options. This can be through using less salt, sugar and saturated fat in their products, as well as offering customers smaller portions and promoting healthier alternatives. Some areas have healthy catering schemes to recognise and support local retailers who are making changes.

PHE has also challenged major players in the food industry to remove 20% of calories from popular foods – including chips, burgers and pizzas – by 2024, as part of government’s steps to address childhood obesity. This is in addition to its challenge to industry to reduce sugar in everyday products by 20% by 2020. With a quarter of our calories coming from food consumed outside the home, restaurants including fast food outlets and takeaways are expected to play their part.

As part of its One You campaign, PHE has helped consumers find healthier options by partnering with major high street retailers, where millions of people buy their food every day.