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About ASH

Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) is a public health charity set up by the Royal College of Physicians to end the harm caused by tobacco.

After 50 years' successful campaigning this goal is within our grasp, but only if the inequalities in smoking across society are addressed.

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17 February 2025

New analysis shows spending to reduce smoking is a good deal for the Chancellor

New analysis shows that investing an additional £97 million in smoking cessation could save public finances £894 million by 2030 – a ninefold return. A ‘polluter pays’ levy on tobacco companies could raise the necessary funds without costing taxpayers.

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16 January 2025

New figures show cost of smoking to society in England dwarfs tobacco tax revenue

New estimates show that smoking costs society in England £43.7 billion a year – far more than the £6.8 billion raised through tobacco taxes.

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