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General · 31 May 2026

World No Tobacco Day: How Close Is the UK to a Smoke-Free Generation?

World No Tobacco Day: How Close Is the UK to a Smoke-Free Generation?

World No Tobacco Day shines a spotlight on the UK's ongoing efforts to reduce smoking rates through stricter tobacco controls. As policymakers advance plans to create a smoke-free generation, attention is also turning to the growing use of alternative nicotine products, particularly among young people. The changing landscape raises fresh questions about how nicotine consumption may evolve in the years ahead.

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