New figures show cost of smoking to society in England dwarfs tobacco tax revenue
New estimates show that smoking costs society in England £43.7 billion a year – far more than the £6.8 billion raised through tobacco taxes.
Baby coalition calls on government to extend financial incentive scheme to help pregnant smokers quit
A coalition of baby charities has welcomed the findings from a new study, showing that financial incentives are highly effective for helping people quit smoking during pregnancy.
Vapes four times more profitable to convenience stores than tobacco
Tobacco sales and profits down for convenience stores as MPs move to phase out the sale of tobacco and clamp down on vape promotion
Survey shows funding uncertainty threatens progress on smoking
For the first time since the transfer of public health to local government a decade ago, all surveyed local authorities commissioned a stop smoking service, which provides essential support to those who want to quit.
APPG on Smoking and Health MPs out in force to support the Tobacco and Vapes Bill
Members of the cross-party group of MPs committed to addressing smoking yesterday joined forces to make the case for the Tobacco and Vapes Bill as it was debated at second reading.
MPs vote in support of historic Tobacco and Vapes Bill
MPs have voted in favour of a Smokefree Generation, advancing the historic Tobacco and Vapes Bill to the committee stage.
