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Our challenge to the House of Lords: It’s time to make smoking obsolete Partner content
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By British Heart Foundation
Our challenge to the House of Lords: It’s time to make smoking obsolete
Last month, the Tobacco and Vapes Bill successfully passed through the House of Commons, bringing us one step closer to a smokefree future. As the Bill moves to the House of Lords, we ask Peers to support this vital legislation to protect future generations.
No one left behind: towards a smoke-free future Partner content
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By Philip Morris Limited
No one left behind: towards a smoke-free future
With declining smoking rates and reduced-risk products increasing in the marketplace, a smoke-free future may finally be within reach for the UK. A PMI-sponsored discussion at the recent Conservative Party Conference explored why pragmatism and collaboration must be key to delivering a smoke-free future.
Where is the plan to support today’s smokers to quit cigarettes for good? Partner content
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By Philip Morris Limited
Where is the plan to support today’s smokers to quit cigarettes for good?
There can be no doubt that the end of cigarettes cannot come soon enough. Ridding the world of smoking is the public health opportunity of this century. But, if we fail to map out a sustainable path to a smoke-free future, then it will forever remain out of reach.
Back to basics: the role of vaping in Britain Partner content
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By Stephen Rooney, UK Head of Government Affairs, Imperial Brands
Back to basics: the role of vaping in Britain
A new Action on Smoking and Health report shows how proposed restrictions on vapes are sending mixed messages and risks pushing those who are trying to quit smoking back towards tobacco
Downing Street Braced For Smoking Ban Snub From Dozens Of Tory MPs
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Downing Street Braced For Smoking Ban Snub From Dozens Of Tory MPs
Government is braced for potentially dozens of Conservative MPs to refuse to back Rishi Sunak's smoking ban when the legislation is put to a House of Commons for the first time on Tuesday.
Smoking ban plans threaten to undo good work of ID schemes Partner content
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By Andrew Chevis, Founder and CEO of CitizenCard
Smoking ban plans threaten to undo good work of ID schemes
Back in 1998, I thought there was a need for a UK photo ID that was available to everyone so they could prove their age or identity when accessing goods and services.
Hospitality Leaders Worry Smoking Curbs For Younger People Would “Damage Pubs”
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Hospitality Leaders Worry Smoking Curbs For Younger People Would “Damage Pubs”
Hospitality groups are concerned that that tougher anti-smoking laws that government is reportedly considering would “damage pubs” and “undermine” pub culture in the UK.
Let’s clear the cloud of confusion: vaping saves lives Partner content
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By Independent British Vape Trade Association
Let’s clear the cloud of confusion: vaping saves lives
Barely a day passes without a story on the apparent perils or potential risks of vaping. Vaping has been around for over a decade, but the growth in disposable or single-use devices is a relatively new phenomenon and there are legitimate concerns around youth access and their environmental impact.
Vaping market reform needed to restore trust and ensure its long-term place on the public health agenda Partner content
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By Imperial Brands
Vaping market reform needed to restore trust and ensure its long-term place on the public health agenda
The government’s response in April to Javed Khan’s report Making Smoking Obsolete reiterated that more must be done to embrace the role of vape products as an effective means of reducing smoking prevalence.
Labour's plan to ban the sale of cigarettes is a condescending kneejerk reaction
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By Scott Benton MP
Labour's plan to ban the sale of cigarettes is a condescending kneejerk reaction
Last week we learnt that The Labour Party will look at banning the sale of cigarettes if Sir Keir Starmer secures the keys to No 10 at the next general election.
We need a polluter levy on tobacco firms to help smokers quit
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By Lord Young of Cookham
We need a polluter levy on tobacco firms to help smokers quit
I warmly endorse Javed Khan’s recommendations and particularly welcome his top priority, which is immediate and substantially increased funding for preventive measures to reduce the harm done by smoking.
Our scatter-gun approach to be smoke-free by 2030 is failing
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By Adam Afriyie MP
Our scatter-gun approach to be smoke-free by 2030 is failing
My parliamentary friend and colleague, Charles Walker MP, held an important debate yesterday in Westminster on progress to achieving a smoke-free England by 2030.