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Tobacco tax: give smokers a break, says Forest
Mon 6th November, 2017
There is little public support for a further increase in tobacco duty, according to the results of a new poll released today.
Pets being used as a "weapon" in the war on smoking, says Forest
Mon 30th October, 2017
Campaigners have accused the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons and the Royal College of Nursing of using pets as a "weapon" in the war on the smoking.
Poll: Huge majority opposed to ban on smoking at home
Sun 29th October, 2017
The public is overwhelmingly opposed to a ban on smoking at home, according to a new poll published today.
Chancellor urged to reject a second tobacco duty increase this year
Thu 19th October, 2017
Another tax hike would hurt consumers who are ‘just about managing’ says Forest.
Forest's response to FDA announcement on lowering nicotine levels in combustible cigarettes
Fri 28th July, 2017
"There are numerous reasons people start smoking or continue to smoke and nicotine is only one of them."
Forest reacts to UK Government's new Tobacco Control Plan
Tue 18th July, 2017
Forest has criticised the targets set by government in its new Tobacco Control Plan and called on ministers to consult consumers before introducing any further measures.
Prison smoking ban: Forest calls for "common sense"
Mon 17th July, 2017
Forest urged the Scottish Prison Service to put "common sense" ahead of "anti-smoking politics" and abandon plans to make Scotland's prisons smoke free.
Key to smoking cessation is choice and education, say campaigners
Sat 1st July, 2017
Forest has urged the government to reject calls for a further programme of anti-smoking measures.
Public split on allowing separate smoking rooms in pubs and clubs
Thu 29th June, 2017
Public opinion is split on whether to allow separate, well-ventilated smoking rooms in pubs and private members' clubs, including working men's clubs.
Report: Decade of the smoking ban has decimated England's pubs
Mon 26th June, 2017
The smoking ban decimated England’s pubs and hurt local communities, according to a report published today.
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