Health
The government lacks a coherent strategy to tackle childhood obesity
More must be done to educate and assist parents on how to raise healthy children.
Influential journal criticises government for viewing NHS as a “failing bank or business”
The leading medical journal Lancet has said in an editorial that the government should stop treating the NHS as a ‘failing bank or business.’
Had an accident playing sport? The Tories want you to pay for your treatment
People in Wales suffering accidents through sporting activity could be subject to an 'activity tax' under new Tory proposals. Conservative AM Darren Millar said on a radio phone-in show that individuals putting themselves at high risk through their own choice could be charged by the NHS.
Boris is right: minimum alcohol pricing misses the bigger picture
This week Boris Johnson criticised David Cameron for pursuing a minimum alcohol price. Boris was right, minimum pricing does very little to tackle Britain's drink problem.
The case for universal free school meals – and why Labour should adopt the policy
Fiona Twycross AM makes the case for universal free school meals, and calls on Labour to adopt the policy.
How will UK patients benefit from Healthcare UK?
Claudia Tomlinson looks at Healthcare UK, which sells the services of the best of the UK health sector to rich people overseas.