Health
— With ultra-processed foods making up nearly half the energy intake of British toddlers and more than half by age seven, a new study underscores the urgent need for dietary interventions and potential policy reforms.
Education
— Launched in 1999, England’s Sure Start programme significantly enhanced the educational and health outcomes for disadvantaged children, but faced major cuts from the Conservative government post-2010. Recent findings highlight its continued value and advocate for its revitalisation.
Italy
— The Italian government is challenging the rights of same-sex parents. The story of Michela and Viola, a lesbian couple who have had one of their names removed from their daughter’s birth certificate, illustrates the human impact of these policies.
