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Auto-enrolment for free school meals: why it matters and where we stand 

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Bremner & Co’s CEO Myles Bremner joined a powerful panel on this week’s Food Foundation podcast to discuss the case for auto-enrolment for free school meals (FSM). He was joined by Professor Maria Bryant, of Fix Our Food, the University of York’s five-year research programme; Labour MP Peter Lamb, Liberal Democrat councillor; Gerald Vernon-Jackson, Deputy […]

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A quarter of all those on free school meals set to lose out? 

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On 1st April 2025, a quiet but far-reaching change came into effect: the end of transitional protections for free school meals (FSM). Over the next six years, an estimated 500,000 – 550,000 children in England currently on FSM will no longer receive them — children who had previously been shielded from sudden eligibility changes due

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The Key Role of Local Authorities in Early Years Nutrition

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Early years nutrition is the foundation of lifelong health, yet for too long it has been overlooked in government-led food strategy, both nationally and locally.  While school food has progressed, support for nurseries remains lacking. However, as seen in the London borough of Newham, local authorities can take the lead in driving meaningful change for

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Reflecting on the “More Than a Meal” Webinar: Insights and Impact

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On January 14th, we hosted the “More Than a Meal: Evaluating Universal Free School Meals in London” webinar, and it was an incredible experience. Bringing together experts, academics, local government, policymakers, and practitioners, we explored the findings of Impact on Urban Health’s evaluation report on universal primary free school meals (UPFSM) in London. The topic

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In conversation with… Hannah Brinsden 

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‘In conversation with…’ is a series of blog posts where we’ll be talking to inspirational people working in the world of food policy.    Today’s ‘In conversation with…’ features Hannah Brinsden, a leading advocate in public health, with over 15 years dedicated to shaping nutrition, food, and health policies at local, national, and global levels. As

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New Report: Food Policy Coherence in Local Government

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A year ago, I began an in-depth exploration of food policy coherence within UK local authorities to better understand how councils navigate the complex web of actors influencing food systems. Today, my findings shed light on the practical realities of achieving policy coherence and highlight both successes and areas for improvement. Here’s a summary of

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Universal free school meals pilot programme

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Bremner & Co works with lots of School Business Professionals (SBPs) to capture their views, experiences and advice on their role in delivering a great school food environment. And we’re pleased to work partner with the Institute of School Business Leadership (ISBL) to highlight and share our gleaned insights. Writing in ISBL’s ‘The Voice’ magazine,

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