Sophie Metcalfe, researcher in the IfG's policy making team, comments in The Telegraph on the role of weight-loss drugs in reducing obesity.
Arguments over ‘cakegate’ should not distract from the government binning or delaying its key policies for tackling obesity.
Government squeamishness on tackling obesity will mean higher taxes and lower productivity.
The third of our Productivity Pitches, a new event series organised jointly with The Productivity Institute.
Investing in prevention could save money and improve productivity – so is it time for government to rethink public service spending?