ASH
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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Our resources contain information and statistics on tobacco-related topics, and supporting evidence for tobacco control measures.
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Latest Press Releases
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.
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.
