‘A Historic Shift in Public Health’ - ASH Chief Executive writes to retailers as the smokefree generation law moves closer
With just under a year to go until the smokefree generation age-of-sale law is due to take effect on 1st January 2027, Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) Chief Executive Hazel Cheeseman has written an open letter to retailers across the UK setting out what the change will mean for businesses, communities and public health and urging the sector to treat the policy as a manageable transition with long-term benefits for business and public health.
Most Young Smokers Wish They Had Never Started – One Year Ahead of Landmark Smokefree Generation Policy
New data shows that 69% of 11–17-year-olds in Great Britain who currently smoke say that, if they could go back in time, they would not have started smoking.
Local authorities drive record expansion of stop smoking support across England
As the Government announces new funding allocations for councils, new data shows an unprecedented growth in local stop smoking support across England.
Fall in smoking means more people now vape than smoke
Official government estimates of smoking and vaping show that a further record drop in smoking means that there are now more people in Great Britain who vape than smoke. An estimated 5.4 million people aged 16+ vape daily or occasionally compared to 4.9 million current smokers.
Health Leaders Demand Action on Generational Smoking Ban
Over 1200 public health professionals have urged political parties to ensure the swift passage of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, warning that an estimated 124,600 young people (aged 18-25) will have taken up smoking since the legislation was first introduced last November.
