Independent inquiry into NHS spending

The architect of the government's decision to increase NHS spending by £40bn will today cause anxiety across Whitehall by launching an independent inquiry into how well the money was spent.

Fat chance for the overweight

Beware - the cost of life and critical health cover is set to expand in line with your waist measurement. Tony Levene reports.

How to lose pounds fast

Finding a reasonably priced gym is a tricky business. Clubs are often reluctant to tell you what they charge and a 'no joining fee' is not always what it seems, finds Lucy Siegle.

Sainsbury’s backs drive over childhood obesity

As part of a government drive, the supermarket group's chief executive, Justin King, will this week share a platform with the public health minister, Caroline Flint, to discuss obesity in children.