Last week, the Government unveiled its new ‘Plan for Neighbourhoods’, a £1.5 billion investment in 75 of the most deprived communities across the UK. This 10-year programme will provide up to £20 million per area, aiming to ‘lay the foundations to kickstart local growth and drive-up living standards’. At the heart of the programme are Read…
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Earlier this week, politicians from across the political spectrum came together to debate the impact of food and diet on obesity. It was a powerful discussion that highlighted the scale of the challenge and the wealth of solutions that the Government can build upon to create a healthier and fairer food system for all. MPs Read…
The end of 2024 brought with it a renewed commitment from the Government to tackle food insecurity and ensure access to nutritious food for all. In our latest blog, Policy and Advocacy Manager, Amy Deptford reflects on the Government’s new food strategy announcement, and how financial incentives like Rose Vouchers could play an important role Read…
We brought a vibrant fruit and veg market stall into the heart of Parliament to showcase to policymakers the transformative impact of our Rose Vouchers for Fruit & Veg projects. Read…
We’re taking Rose Vouchers to Westminster, and you can help us spread the word by asking your MP to come to our event! Read…
We welcome the Chancellor’s announcement to increase the National Living Wage, but it still falls short of the actual cost of living and the reality faced by many families living on low incomes who struggle to afford healthy food. Read…
The eagerly anticipated report by the House of Lords Food, Diet and Obesity Committee has called for government action to address the ‘ticking time bomb’ of obesity and the ‘urgent problem’ of food insecurity. Among its central recommendation for a comprehensive, cross-governmental food strategy, the Committee emphasised the need for interventions that make healthy food Read…
As the Autumn Budget approaches, Alexandra Rose Charity is calling for the Government to commit to bold actions to tackle food insecurity and support families to afford a healthy diet. Read…
