Latest figures show cost of smoking in England up 25% to at least £21.8 billion
The estimated cost of smoking, as quoted by the Government in the Command paper, Stopping the Start, has increased from £17.0 Bn to £21.8 Bn, a rise of 25%.
ASH announces Hazel Cheeseman as new chief executive
From 1 October 2024, Hazel Cheeseman will take up the role of chief executive of ASH.
New polling shows majority of small retailers support the government’s smokefree generation policy
Over half of all retailers in England and Wales support raising the age of sale one year every year, nearly double the proportion opposed.
Cross party support for raising the age of sale for tobacco from voters and Parliamentarians
As the new Tobacco and Vapes Bill is published today [Wednesday 20th March], parliamentarians from across all major parties pledge their support and polling shows voters for all major parties back raising the age of sale for tobacco by a substantial margin.
Strong local government support for Tobacco and Vapes Bill tabled today
Local Government leaders from across the political spectrum have joined health leaders to back the Government’s new legislation to create a smokefree generation - by raising the age of sale for tobacco for those born before 2009.
Leading Health organisations urge Parliament to put the Tobacco and Vapes Bill on the statute book before the general election
The Tobacco and Vapes Bill, which was today laid before the House of Commons, raises the age of sale for all tobacco products one year every year from 2027 onwards.