ASH comment on tobacco industry funding for Keep Britain Tidy
ASH comment on media reporting that Keep Britain Tidy has received millions in tobacco industry funding.
ASH thanks Professor Nick Hopkinson for seven years of leadership and welcomes Rosanna O’Connor as new Chair
Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) today announces that Professor Nick Hopkinson has stepped down as Chair of the Board of Trustees after seven years of outstanding leadership, and welcomes Rosanna O’Connor as the organisation’s new Chair.
Over a Million Quit Smoking in 2025, as Health Charities Urge Smokers to Join the Smokefree Generation
New figures released to mark National No Smoking Day (11 March) shows that more than one million people in Great Britain quit smoking in 2025.
House of Lords vote to support landmark legislation to phase out the sale of tobacco to the next generation
Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) has welcomed today’s [Tuesday 24th February] vote in the House of Lords supporting legislation to phase out the sale of tobacco to the next generation, describing it as a historic step towards ending the harm caused by smoking.
UK Government Takes World-Leading Steps to Enable a Ban on So-Called Cigarette ‘Filters’ to End the Harm from Smoking
The UK could become the first country in the world to ban cigarette filters after the Government tabled a surprise amendment to the Tobacco and Vapes Bill. This news follows amendments tabled by APPG Smoking and Health members Jim Dickson MP in the House of Commons and Baroness Natalie Bennett in the House of Lords calling on the Government to act on ‘filter fraud’.
Expanding smokefree places popular as Government launches consultation
Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) welcomes the Government’s launch of a consultation on expanding smokefree legislation, marking an important moment 20 years on from the parliamentary vote that delivered comprehensive smokefree indoor public places.
