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Statement to Parliament from Health Minister, Andrea Leadsom, at the second reading of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill.

• Updated: 17 April 2024

Professor Sir Chris Whitty writes for The Guardian on smoking addiction and MPs' historic opportunity to vote on the Tobacco and Vapes Bill.

• Updated: 16 April 2024

MPs to vote on legislation to create first smokefree generation, protecting young people turning 15 this year or younger from harms of smoking.

• Updated: 16 April 2024

As delivered by Rt Hon Victoria Atkins MP, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care.

• Updated: 16 April 2024

The Chief Nursing Officers and Senior Midwives of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have spoken out in support of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill.

• Updated: 16 April 2024

Consultation launched on proposals to expand scheme to 1.6 million more people to help tackle tooth decay.

• Updated: 25 March 2024

A new government campaign will be launched to support parents as research highlights some are unaware their baby's mental health impacts their early development.

• Updated: 22 March 2024

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.

• Updated: 20 March 2024

Government bringing together experts in the field to drive forward progress in tackling cancer in children and young people.

• Updated: 6 February 2024

Disposable vapes will be banned in the UK as part of ambitious government plans to tackle the rise in youth vaping and protect children’s health.

• Updated: 28 January 2024

Public consultation on historic proposals draws to a close with roughly 25,000 responses from teachers, parents, healthcare professionals and the public.

• Updated: 6 December 2023

Letter templates for local authorities to send to schools participating in the National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP).

• Updated: 9 October 2023

All secondary school pupils eligible for free flu vaccine as government expands vaccination programme.

• Updated: 4 July 2023

Government takes steps to crack down on rogue firms targeting children with free samples.

• Updated: 31 May 2023

Government campaign promotes NHS advice on weaning as survey finds half of parents in England are confused about how much to feed their baby in the process.

• Updated: 28 February 2023

Family Hubs offer early support to families and young children to help them overcome difficulties and build strong relationships.

• Updated: 9 February 2023

Government announces funding to create the most advanced genomic healthcare system in the world, helping to save lives and improve health outcomes.

• Updated: 13 December 2022

Self-feeding pillows/prop feeders present a risk of serious harm or death from choking or aspiration pneumonia.

• Updated: 30 November 2022

Disney-inspired campaign relaunches to help kids get one hour of physical activity every day over the summer holidays.

• Updated: 21 July 2022

Review will look into potential options of dietary supplements and fortified food and drinks.

• Updated: 3 April 2022