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Crackdown on the illegal sale of vapes to children

The government has unveiled tough new measures to combat the illegal sale of vapes to under-18s as part of its plans to reduce smoking and tackle...

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Association warns a ban on vape flavours could see 1.5million return to smoking

One in three vapers fears a ban on flavoured devices and liquids will lead them back to cigarettes, which could see close to 1.5 million former...

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Pilot scheme launched in Cornwall school to tackle smoking and vaping

A new pilot scheme has been launched at a Cornwall school aimed at reducing the number of pupils who smoke or vape.

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MPs call on the government to reinstate No Smoking Day funding

​MPs, charities and health organisations are coming together this No Smoking Day (March 8) to call for action on tobacco harm. It comes alongside a...

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Depression and anxiety symptoms linked to vaping in teens and young adults

A survey of more than 2,500 teens and young adults found that vaping nicotine and THC, the psychoactive component in marijuana, was associated with...

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Physical activity and tailored support fails to deliver lasting benefits for smokers not ready to quit

Research suggests that after nine months, physical activity delivers no noticeable benefits in the rates of people stopping smoking.

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“No more delay – we need a Tobacco Control Plan now” urge local leaders

Local councillors from across England have written to the secretary of state for health and social care, Steve Barclay MP, urging the government to...

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Periodontitis treatments redundant for heavy smokers

Smoking has repeatedly been linked to causing serious oral health issues, including periodontitis. However, a study suggests that in heavy smokers...

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Labour considers new smoking measures

​In an interview with BBC news, Wes Streeting, the shadow health secretary, has mentioned plans to change the UK’s smoking policy if a Labor...

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Dual smoking and vaping could lead to long-term tobacco use

According to research published in Tobacco Control, adults who smoke cigarettes and vapes are more likely to be long-term smokers.

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Make a new year quit attempt to help with cost of living

​Smokers in England are being encouraged to search smokefree and quit as the cost-of-living crisis deepens.

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Smoking figures show progress, but the government cannot be complacent

New figures released on December 6, 2022, show that smoking rates fell to 13.3 per cent across the UK in 2021 and to 13 per cent in England. This is...