Dutch brewer Heineken’s sponsorship deal with Formula One, announced last week, has led to renewed calls from European campaigners for a ban on alcohol sponsorship in the sport.

CONSUMER and health bodies have severely criticised new food labelling rules, accusing politicians of siding with the major food and drink companies against the public interest.

THE first global study of cancer rates has found that Ireland has one of the worst survival rates for breast cancer with countries like the US, Canada and Sweden offering the best hope of survival for women.