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Government’s tobacco ban plan to be extended to Northern Ireland, Swann confirms

Government plans to protect children’s health by banning single-use vapes are to be extended to Northern Ireland, subject to approval by the Stormont Assembly. Health Minister Robin Swann confirmed the region will be included in Westminster’s ...

05 Mar 2024 at 10:09

Government to create ‘smokefree generation’ and restrict vape sales to children

The Government has set out its plans to phase out the sale of cigarettes and introduce tighter restrictions on vaping to protect children. The Tobacco and Vapes Bill will restrict the sale of tobacco so that anyone turning 14 this year or ...

07 Nov 2023 at 13:26

Rise in smoking among middle and upper-class women under 45

There has been a rise in the proportion of middle and upper-class women under the age of 45 smoking, a study suggests. While smoking rates have fallen among working-class women in England, they appear to have jumped in more advantaged ...

18 Apr 2024 at 01:00

Rishi Sunak’s ban on youngsters smoking clears first Commons hurdle

Rishi Sunak’s proposal to ban young people from ever being able to legally smoke tobacco has cleared its first Commons hurdle, despite a swathe of Conservative MPs objecting to it in a blow to his authority. MPs voted 383 to 67, ...

16 Apr 2024 at 22:25

Whitty: arguments against plan to ban youngsters from smoking ‘surprising’

England’s chief medical officer rejected “pro-choice” arguments from Tory MPs opposed to Rishi Sunak’s plans to ban young people from ever smoking. Professor Sir Chris Whitty said cigarettes were a product “designed to take ...

16 Apr 2024 at 12:49

What is the smoking ban Bill, who opposes it and what happens next?

MPs on Tuesday will debate and vote for the first time on Government plans to stop young people from ever smoking. Rishi Sunak sees the Tobacco and Vapes Bill as a key part of his long-term legacy as he bids to “stamp out ...

16 Apr 2024 at 15:00

‘No liberty in addiction’, Health Secretary warns MPs sceptical of smoking ban

There is “no liberty in addiction”, the Health Secretary warned as she urged sceptical Conservative MPs to back the Government’s plans to ban young people from ever smoking. Victoria Atkins claimed MPs have a “duty” to ...

16 Apr 2024 at 15:55

Sunak faces revolt as MPs prepare to debate ‘smokefree generation’ plans

Rishi Sunak faces the prospect of another backbench rebellion on Tuesday as his plans to stop young people from ever smoking come before the Commons for the first time. The plan, which would make it illegal to sell ...

16 Apr 2024 at 00:01

Proportion of women aged 16-24 vaping daily highest since current records began

The proportion of women aged 16 to 24 in Great Britain who are daily e-cigarette users is at its highest level since current records began, new figures suggest. Some 8.7% of females in this age group are likely to ...

01 Oct 2024 at 16:22

Tory MP calls for crackdown on shisha lounges

Shisha lounges should be clamped down on, as part of legislation to reduce smoking and the use of vapes, a Tory MP has said. Bob Blackman said failing to include shisha lounges and chewing tobacco, such as paan, ...

12 Sept 2024 at 12:39

Doctors call for ‘bold actions’ to tackle ‘vaping epidemic’ among youngsters

Top doctors have called for legislation aimed at tackling youth vaping to include a total ban on disposable e-cigarettes and all flavours apart from tobacco. The British Medical Association (BMA) urged ...

28 Aug 2024 at 00:01

Children buy spice-laced vapes online rather than from ‘sketchy’ people, MP says

Children do not have to meet “sketchy” people to buy drug-laced vapes, they can order them online instead, an MP has warned. Wera Hobhouse suggested the Government should use the Tobacco and Vapes ...

15 Oct 2024 at 20:49

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