Hundreds of professionals urge Government to stand firm on tobacco and vape regulations as consultation closes
Hundreds of health, education and public health professionals have written to the Health Secretary urging the Government to stand firm in the face of industry campaigns against new regulations designed to protect children from tobacco and nicotine marketing.
New vape tax needs careful monitoring to protect children without deterring smokers from quitting
ASH says new duty could stop vapes being sold at pocket-money prices, but its impact on smokers, prices and the illicit market must be independently monitored
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.
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.
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).
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”.
