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Why Tim Spector wants to bring back the nanny state
Published 1 year, 5 months ago
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The government should treat ultra-processed foods like cigarettes and alcohol - and bring in higher taxes on the companies that make them, says Professor Tim Spector. Labour has declared war on junk food as part of a drive to save the NHS by shifting from "sickness to prevention" but with our love of unhealthy eating costing us an estimated £286bn a year - will it be bold enough?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.co.uk/thestory
Guest: Tim Spector, Professor of Epidemiology and co-founder of science and nutrition company ZOE. Host: Luke Jones.Producers:
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Guest: Tim Spector, Professor of Epidemiology and co-founder of science and nutrition company ZOE. Host: Luke Jones.Producers:
- Olivia Case.
- Samantha Chantarasak.
Further listening: The new science of ageing and the quest to live foreverGet in touch: thestory@thetimes.co.ukThis podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.