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Smokers in England are being urged to make a quit attempt this No Smoking Day to improve their health and wealth.
Government seeks views on adding pack inserts to tobacco products to encourage smokers to quit.
The NHS is launching a brand new smokefree campaign to encourage all 5.3 million smokers in England to make a quit attempt this January.
The Tobacco and Vapes Bill will deliver on the Prime Minister's commitment to create a smokefree generation, saving thousands of lives and billions for the NHS.
Information relating to the Tobacco and Vapes Bill which was introduced in the House of Commons on 20 March 2024.
Government to introduce historic new law to protect future generations of young people from the harms of smoking.
Evidence and guidance to help healthcare professionals integrate treatment for tobacco dependency into routine clinical care.
Current and former UK chief medical officers (CMOs) and current deputy CMOs write for The Times on the introduction of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill.
The percentage of mothers smoking at delivery in England was 13.2% in 2011/12 Quarter 1, lower than the 2010/11 outturn (13.5%), 2009/10 outturn (14.1%) and 2008/09 outturn (14.4%).
Public consultation on historic proposals draws to a close with roughly 25,000 responses from teachers, parents, healthcare professionals and the public.
Smoking at delivery - Quarter 2, 2011/12
The percentage of mothers smoking at delivery in England.
The government has launched a public consultation on youth vaping as part of measures to clamp down on vapes being promoted to children.
Statistical release: Smoking at delivery - Quarter 4, 2010/11
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