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ASH response to the 2026 Autumn Budget

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Oct 2026

Tobacco giants exaggerate the size of Britain's illegal cigarette market threefold

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Oct 2026

Is it true that a million people who have never smoked now vape?

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Oct 2026

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.

Who we are

We are a leading voice in the media on tobacco control, providing expert comment, evidence and policy insight on a daily basis.

Who we work with

The networks we co-ordinate and partners we work with.

Annual Reports & Accounts

An archive of the annual reports we produced from 1999 to 2016. A record of our financial statements.

Publications

Reports, factsheets and other resources published by ASH and our partner organisations.

Featured Resources

Fact Sheet
Statistical

Use of vapes and other novel tobacco and nicotine products among adults in Great Britain

This fact sheet analyses how behaviour and attitudes to vapes (e-cigarettes) among adults aged 18 and over have changed over time.

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Jul 2026
Fact Sheet
Statistical

Use of vapes and other novel tobacco and nicotine products among young people in Great Britain

This fact sheet analyses how behaviour and attitudes to vapes (e-cigarettes) among young people have changed over time.

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Jul 2026
Report
Health Policy

Ending smoking inequality: An action plan to reduce poverty and improve health

This report sets out a comprehensive strategy to tackle smoking-related inequalities and ensure disadvantaged communities benefit from progress towards a smokefree society. It supports the Smokefree Action Coalition's ambition of reducing smoking prevalence to 1% across all population groups by 2040, ensuring no community is left behind. 

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Jul 2026
Calculator
Statistical

Inequalities Dashboard

This resource brings together data and information to illustrate the impact on smoking on health inequalities.

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Sept 2026

Reports

ASH reports provide detailed reviews of the latest evidence on a range of health topics. Submissions include responses to consultations and other inquiries.

Webinars

ASH runs a range of webinars, providing up-to-date information and resources on tobacco control and public health. Webinars are recorded and available to watch here.

Fact Sheets

Read our fact sheets on the topics of tobacco's effect on health, tobacco regulation and the latest tobacco-related statistics.

Briefings

ASH Briefings provide supporting evidence for a range of tobacco control measures.

All Resources

The full ASH knowledge base. Search and filter resources published or recommended by us.

Media Centre

Latest Press Releases

29 October 2026

New rules on nicotine and vaping products come into force today

New legal requirements restricting sales and giveaways of all nicotine and vaping products take effect across the UK on 29/10/26, including a new minimum age of 18 for all sales.

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29 October 2026

ASH response to the 2026 Autumn Budget

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News

ASH blog posts and press releases.

Spokespeople

Our experienced and expert spokespeople can provide comment and background information on breaking stories 365 days of the year, 24/7.

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