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22 September 2026

6 in 10 young people who have ever smoked regret it, as 100-day countdown to a smokefree generation begins

As the UK marks 100 days until the Smokefree Generation law, new data shows 62% of 11 to 17-year-olds who have ever smoked regret it, while two-thirds of young people support the landmark Smokefree Generation law that will protect future generations from ever starting.

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01 September 2026

Retailers Urged to Prepare for Next Phase of Tobacco and Vapes Act

Joint statement from CTSI, ASH, ASH Northern Ireland and ASH Wales

Leading public health and trading standards organisations have joined forces to help retailers prepare for the next phase of the Tobacco and Vapes Act, as the Government publishes new guidance on changes coming into force from October 2026 and January 2027.

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12 August 2026

UK health leaders welcome the appointment of a new Head for the global treaty on tobacco

UK health charities welcome the appointment of Andrew Black, former British civil servant, to the role of Head of Secretariat of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC).

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11 August 2026

ASH response to PM crackdown on vape shops

Hazel Cheeseman, Chief Executive of Action and Smoking and Health responds to the government announcement “PM vows to save “hollowed out high streets” with crackdown on vape and betting shops”.

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