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ASH was in Parliament yesterday with the Smokefree Action Coalition, speaking to peers about why the smokefree generation is so important. It was fantastic to hear such strong cross-party support from our speakers for the Tobacco & Vapes Bill. Ending smoking is not a partisan issue!
February 6, 2026 at 10:44 AM
ASH was in Parliament yesterday with the Smokefree Action Coalition, speaking to peers about why the smokefree generation is so important. It was fantastic to hear such strong cross-party support from our speakers for the Tobacco & Vapes Bill. Ending smoking is not a partisan issue!
ASH were happy to be in Parliament today hosting the Smokefree Action Coalition & peers working on the Tobacco and Vapes Bill
It was fantastic to hear everyone share their commitment to the smokefree generation policy and to bring everyone together to talk about this huge moment for public health🚭
It was fantastic to hear everyone share their commitment to the smokefree generation policy and to bring everyone together to talk about this huge moment for public health🚭
February 5, 2026 at 4:05 PM
ASH were happy to be in Parliament today hosting the Smokefree Action Coalition & peers working on the Tobacco and Vapes Bill
It was fantastic to hear everyone share their commitment to the smokefree generation policy and to bring everyone together to talk about this huge moment for public health🚭
It was fantastic to hear everyone share their commitment to the smokefree generation policy and to bring everyone together to talk about this huge moment for public health🚭
🎗️Today is World Cancer Day.
Smoking is the leading preventable cause of cancer.
Today’s National Cancer Plan reinforces the Government’s commitment to the Tobacco and Vapes Bill and the smokefree generation policy that will ensure our children do not grow up with the cancers caused by smoking.
Smoking is the leading preventable cause of cancer.
Today’s National Cancer Plan reinforces the Government’s commitment to the Tobacco and Vapes Bill and the smokefree generation policy that will ensure our children do not grow up with the cancers caused by smoking.
February 4, 2026 at 1:23 PM
🎗️Today is World Cancer Day.
Smoking is the leading preventable cause of cancer.
Today’s National Cancer Plan reinforces the Government’s commitment to the Tobacco and Vapes Bill and the smokefree generation policy that will ensure our children do not grow up with the cancers caused by smoking.
Smoking is the leading preventable cause of cancer.
Today’s National Cancer Plan reinforces the Government’s commitment to the Tobacco and Vapes Bill and the smokefree generation policy that will ensure our children do not grow up with the cancers caused by smoking.
Yet in the UK, JTI have been advocating for this policy in opposition to the smokefree generation … shorturl.at/lMpps
February 3, 2026 at 11:14 AM
Yet in the UK, JTI have been advocating for this policy in opposition to the smokefree generation … shorturl.at/lMpps
‘Since I learnt about these products, I have noticed the adverts everywhere’
While nicotine pouches are less harmful than smoking, they should not be used by people who do not smoke. Yet, nicotine pouch advertisements are spread far and wide, in plain view of children!
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While nicotine pouches are less harmful than smoking, they should not be used by people who do not smoke. Yet, nicotine pouch advertisements are spread far and wide, in plain view of children!
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January 22, 2026 at 1:48 PM
‘Since I learnt about these products, I have noticed the adverts everywhere’
While nicotine pouches are less harmful than smoking, they should not be used by people who do not smoke. Yet, nicotine pouch advertisements are spread far and wide, in plain view of children!
ash.org.uk/media-centre...
While nicotine pouches are less harmful than smoking, they should not be used by people who do not smoke. Yet, nicotine pouch advertisements are spread far and wide, in plain view of children!
ash.org.uk/media-centre...
Nicotine pouches are slipping through a regulatory gap – and industry marketing is exploiting it.
💻Our new blog post discusses the increase in use of nicotine pouches by young people, and how nicotine pouches have been marketed towards this age group.
Read the blog here: ash.org.uk/media-centre...
💻Our new blog post discusses the increase in use of nicotine pouches by young people, and how nicotine pouches have been marketed towards this age group.
Read the blog here: ash.org.uk/media-centre...
January 22, 2026 at 12:20 PM
Nicotine pouches are slipping through a regulatory gap – and industry marketing is exploiting it.
💻Our new blog post discusses the increase in use of nicotine pouches by young people, and how nicotine pouches have been marketed towards this age group.
Read the blog here: ash.org.uk/media-centre...
💻Our new blog post discusses the increase in use of nicotine pouches by young people, and how nicotine pouches have been marketed towards this age group.
Read the blog here: ash.org.uk/media-centre...
📝We’ve responded to the government’s consultation on tobacco pack inserts. We encourage them to introduce measures as soon as possible to help end them harm from tobacco. 🚭
Read our response here: ash.org.uk/for-professi...
Read our response here: ash.org.uk/for-professi...
January 21, 2026 at 9:47 AM
📝We’ve responded to the government’s consultation on tobacco pack inserts. We encourage them to introduce measures as soon as possible to help end them harm from tobacco. 🚭
Read our response here: ash.org.uk/for-professi...
Read our response here: ash.org.uk/for-professi...
Dr Chris van Tulleken shares what he thinks cigarette filters should really be called 🤔🚬
January 13, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Dr Chris van Tulleken shares what he thinks cigarette filters should really be called 🤔🚬
Towards the end of last year we updated our organisational values, working as a small (but mighty💪) team to reflect on what was important to us.
Read more about the process and outcome in a new blog by Deputy CE @carolinecerny.bsky.social
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Read more about the process and outcome in a new blog by Deputy CE @carolinecerny.bsky.social
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January 12, 2026 at 1:24 PM
Towards the end of last year we updated our organisational values, working as a small (but mighty💪) team to reflect on what was important to us.
Read more about the process and outcome in a new blog by Deputy CE @carolinecerny.bsky.social
ash.org.uk/media-centre...
Read more about the process and outcome in a new blog by Deputy CE @carolinecerny.bsky.social
ash.org.uk/media-centre...
Retailers themselves support the policy, and @hazelcheeseman.bsky.social has emphasised that the policy is straightforward and workable 🛒
The policy only requires an update to age-of-sale signage and routine ID checks against a fixed date of birth, making checks simple for retailers 🚭
The policy only requires an update to age-of-sale signage and routine ID checks against a fixed date of birth, making checks simple for retailers 🚭
January 6, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Retailers themselves support the policy, and @hazelcheeseman.bsky.social has emphasised that the policy is straightforward and workable 🛒
The policy only requires an update to age-of-sale signage and routine ID checks against a fixed date of birth, making checks simple for retailers 🚭
The policy only requires an update to age-of-sale signage and routine ID checks against a fixed date of birth, making checks simple for retailers 🚭
With just under a year to go until the smokefree generation takes effect, ASH CEO @hazelcheeseman.bsky.social has written to retailers to discuss what the policy means for businesses and highlight the long-term benefits of the policy for retailers and for children’s health.
January 6, 2026 at 4:16 PM
With just under a year to go until the smokefree generation takes effect, ASH CEO @hazelcheeseman.bsky.social has written to retailers to discuss what the policy means for businesses and highlight the long-term benefits of the policy for retailers and for children’s health.
The NHS has launched a free health and wellbeing quiz: the Healthy Choices Quiz. The quiz takes 5 minutes to complete and provides personalised recommendations and NHS resources to make positive changes towards a healthier life. The quiz is here: www.nhs.uk/hcquiz
January 2, 2026 at 11:03 AM
The NHS has launched a free health and wellbeing quiz: the Healthy Choices Quiz. The quiz takes 5 minutes to complete and provides personalised recommendations and NHS resources to make positive changes towards a healthier life. The quiz is here: www.nhs.uk/hcquiz
🚨We are just one year away from the landmark smokefree generation policy coming into force - phasing out the sale of tobacco, ending the harm from tobacco for the next generation.
📈ASH data shows how much young people regret starting smoking.
📈ASH data shows how much young people regret starting smoking.
January 2, 2026 at 10:31 AM
🚨We are just one year away from the landmark smokefree generation policy coming into force - phasing out the sale of tobacco, ending the harm from tobacco for the next generation.
📈ASH data shows how much young people regret starting smoking.
📈ASH data shows how much young people regret starting smoking.
Season’s greetings and a Happy New Year from everyone at ASH ✨
Thank you to everyone who has supported our work this year. We look forward to 2026 - a pivotal year towards bringing in a smokefree generation and ending the harm from tobacco. See you next year🎉
Thank you to everyone who has supported our work this year. We look forward to 2026 - a pivotal year towards bringing in a smokefree generation and ending the harm from tobacco. See you next year🎉
December 22, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Season’s greetings and a Happy New Year from everyone at ASH ✨
Thank you to everyone who has supported our work this year. We look forward to 2026 - a pivotal year towards bringing in a smokefree generation and ending the harm from tobacco. See you next year🎉
Thank you to everyone who has supported our work this year. We look forward to 2026 - a pivotal year towards bringing in a smokefree generation and ending the harm from tobacco. See you next year🎉
Next year the Government is set to pass landmark legislation to create a smokefree generation.
Legal experts have concluded that the policy complies with EU rules, despite tobacco industry claims to the contrary.
Legal experts have concluded that the policy complies with EU rules, despite tobacco industry claims to the contrary.
December 18, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Next year the Government is set to pass landmark legislation to create a smokefree generation.
Legal experts have concluded that the policy complies with EU rules, despite tobacco industry claims to the contrary.
Legal experts have concluded that the policy complies with EU rules, despite tobacco industry claims to the contrary.
🚨Read more in our new report - 'Breaking New Ground' - which brings together data and insights from 84% of Local Authorities in England.
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December 18, 2025 at 10:19 AM
🚨Read more in our new report - 'Breaking New Ground' - which brings together data and insights from 84% of Local Authorities in England.
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🚭Local councils are driving a record expansion in stop smoking support 🚭
NEW ASH data shows 90% now prioritise tobacco control and quit success is up 34% since 2022/23. A major step toward a smokefree future and an end to the harm from tobacco.
NEW ASH data shows 90% now prioritise tobacco control and quit success is up 34% since 2022/23. A major step toward a smokefree future and an end to the harm from tobacco.
December 18, 2025 at 10:19 AM
🚭Local councils are driving a record expansion in stop smoking support 🚭
NEW ASH data shows 90% now prioritise tobacco control and quit success is up 34% since 2022/23. A major step toward a smokefree future and an end to the harm from tobacco.
NEW ASH data shows 90% now prioritise tobacco control and quit success is up 34% since 2022/23. A major step toward a smokefree future and an end to the harm from tobacco.
📰 Behind the headlines: This week there have been media reports that tobacco & nicotine sales are falling - but what does the data show?
New ASH blog explores the data, policy context and what the data can and can't tell us.
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New ASH blog explores the data, policy context and what the data can and can't tell us.
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December 17, 2025 at 2:59 PM
📰 Behind the headlines: This week there have been media reports that tobacco & nicotine sales are falling - but what does the data show?
New ASH blog explores the data, policy context and what the data can and can't tell us.
ash.org.uk/media-centre...
New ASH blog explores the data, policy context and what the data can and can't tell us.
ash.org.uk/media-centre...
ASH data, published earlier this year, found a similar trend among children with a surge in awareness - likely driven by the heavy marketing, including on buses, social media and at festivals.
More info here 👉https://ash.org.uk/key-topics/nicotine-pouches
More info here 👉https://ash.org.uk/key-topics/nicotine-pouches
December 17, 2025 at 8:41 AM
ASH data, published earlier this year, found a similar trend among children with a surge in awareness - likely driven by the heavy marketing, including on buses, social media and at festivals.
More info here 👉https://ash.org.uk/key-topics/nicotine-pouches
More info here 👉https://ash.org.uk/key-topics/nicotine-pouches
You can watch a clip of the speech here:
December 15, 2025 at 3:49 PM
You can watch a clip of the speech here:
Baroness Ramsey makes a powerful case for why the cigar lounge loophole should be closed to protect workers from the dangers of secondhand smoke💬 🚬
December 15, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Baroness Ramsey makes a powerful case for why the cigar lounge loophole should be closed to protect workers from the dangers of secondhand smoke💬 🚬
🎉Huge congratulations to Nick Forbes - ASH Trustee and Chair of the Breaking Down Barriers Commission - who has been appointed as a Peer in the New Years Honours List. 🎉
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December 11, 2025 at 9:49 AM
🎉Huge congratulations to Nick Forbes - ASH Trustee and Chair of the Breaking Down Barriers Commission - who has been appointed as a Peer in the New Years Honours List. 🎉
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ASH is happy to be in Cardiff today with local school children calling on members to vote for a healthier future for Wales!
December 9, 2025 at 2:00 PM
ASH is happy to be in Cardiff today with local school children calling on members to vote for a healthier future for Wales!
'Cigar mile' highlights a clear loophole in tobacco policy. Closing these gaps, via the Tobacco & Vapes Bill, is essential to protect health and deliver a Smokefree future.
New blog by @helenduffyash.bsky.social
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New blog by @helenduffyash.bsky.social
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December 9, 2025 at 9:19 AM
'Cigar mile' highlights a clear loophole in tobacco policy. Closing these gaps, via the Tobacco & Vapes Bill, is essential to protect health and deliver a Smokefree future.
New blog by @helenduffyash.bsky.social
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ash.org.uk/media-centre...
New blog by @helenduffyash.bsky.social
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ash.org.uk/media-centre...
“‘Let's make it so that the only place future generations will find a cigarette is in the history books.” 👏
ASH was delighted to welcome Baroness Merron to our AGM yesterday. Her vision for a smoke-free future is inspiring and one we’re determined to achieve together.
ASH was delighted to welcome Baroness Merron to our AGM yesterday. Her vision for a smoke-free future is inspiring and one we’re determined to achieve together.
December 3, 2025 at 10:10 AM
“‘Let's make it so that the only place future generations will find a cigarette is in the history books.” 👏
ASH was delighted to welcome Baroness Merron to our AGM yesterday. Her vision for a smoke-free future is inspiring and one we’re determined to achieve together.
ASH was delighted to welcome Baroness Merron to our AGM yesterday. Her vision for a smoke-free future is inspiring and one we’re determined to achieve together.