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Forest news & comment
New regulations "infantilise" consumers
Tue 16th May, 2017
The new regulations on tobacco "infantilise" consumers and will make no difference to public health, says Forest.
Forest welcomes Labour commitment to review causes of pub closures
Thu 11th May, 2017
Forest has welcomed the Labour party's commitment to a 'National Review of Local Pubs' to 'examine the causes for the large-scale demise of pubs', but has accused the party of "stunning hypocrisy".
Banning smoking in beer gardens would be a "spiteful and mean-spirited act" says Forest
Fri 14th April, 2017
Forest has slammed proposals to ban smoking in beer gardens, saying it could put the future of many more pubs at risk.
Welsh Government urged to review the impact of the smoking ban in Wales
Fri 31st March, 2017
The Welsh Government has been urged to review the impact of the smoking ban in Wales and allow designated smoking rooms in pubs and clubs.
Forest launches new chapter in Brussels
Mon 27th March, 2017
As the UK prepares to leave the European Union Forest is launching a new campaign in Brussels.
Almost 60% of adults in Wales would allow smoking rooms in pubs and clubs
Sun 26th March, 2017
Ten years after the introduction of the smoking ban in Wales almost 60% of adults living in the Principality would allow separate smoking rooms in pubs and clubs.
Philip Morris wrong to call for tax increase on cigarettes, says Forest
Sun 5th March, 2017
Forest has criticised the world's biggest tobacco company after PMI backed an increase in the excise tax on cigarettes.
Forest rejects claim that smoking is "adding to the social care crisis"
Mon 30th January, 2017
Forest has rejected claims that smoking is adding to the "social care crisis".
Public Health England's new quit smoking campaign is "emotional blackmail"
Fri 30th December, 2016
Forest has criticised Public Health England for featuring children as part of its new quit smoking campaign.
The Pleasure of Smoking: Views of Confirmed Smokers
Tue 27th December, 2016
Enjoyment of smoking, not addiction, is the primary reason confirmed smokers light up.
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