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‘A Historic Shift in Public Health’ - ASH Chief Executive writes to retailers as the smokefree generation law moves closer
Most Young Smokers Wish They Had Never Started – One Year Ahead of Landmark Smokefree Generation Policy
Does the Smokefree Generation Really Break EU Law? Industry vs Evidence
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‘A Historic Shift in Public Health’ - ASH Chief Executive writes to retailers as the smokefree generation law moves closer
With just under a year to go until the smokefree generation age-of-sale law is due to take effect on 1st January 2027, Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) Chief Executive Hazel Cheeseman has written an open letter to retailers across the UK setting out what the change will mean for businesses, communities and public health and urging the sector to treat the policy as a manageable transition with long-term benefits for business and public health.
Most Young Smokers Wish They Had Never Started – One Year Ahead of Landmark Smokefree Generation Policy
New data shows that 69% of 11–17-year-olds in Great Britain who currently smoke say that, if they could go back in time, they would not have started smoking.
