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Britain Just Passed a Law That Bans an Entire Generation From Ever Buying a Cigarette, Even When They Are 50

The Tobacco and Vapes Bill has passed UK Parliament, banning tobacco sales to anyone born on or after 1 Jan 2009 to protect health and reduce NHS pressure, with groups divided.

International Business Times UK · Apr 22

Warning NHS could become ‘overwhelmed’ amid rise in emergency cases

Charity said there are now ‘regular’ winter crises due to ‘dismal’ delivery of routine care for patients

The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2025

NHS could reach ‘breaking point’ amid rise in emergency lung issues – charity

There were 1.1 million hospital admissions for people with a breathing emergency last winter.

Evening Standard · Nov 18, 2025

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Asthma figures show ‘shocking’ health inequalities in England, charity says

Exclusive: Minority ethnic patients in most deprived areas more likely to face asthma emergency, analysis shows

The Guardian - UK · May 12, 2025

Lung diseases ‘silently suffocating’ the NHS, charity warns

Analysis by Asthma and Lung UK found lung diseases were responsible for one in eight emergency hospital admissions in England last year.

The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2024

Lung conditions ‘overlooked’ as many miss out on key tests – report

A charity has raised concerns that many patients are being denied access to key lung tests.

The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2023

Thousands with breathing problems undiagnosed due to lack of tests in England

Overlooked lung conditions could create ‘deluge of hospital admissions this winter’ in England, with GPs unable to offer basic lung function testing, report finds

The Guardian - UK · Sep 25, 2023

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COPD cure could come from transplanting patient’s own lung cells, say scientists

Researchers have shown damaged lung tissue can be repaired in a small number of patients.

The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2023

Vitamin K found in this vegetable could help keep lungs healthy, study finds

The vitamin is found in green leafy vegetables, vegetable oils and cereal grains.

The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2023

Vitamin K levels could play part in keeping lungs healthy, study suggests

The vitamin is found in green leafy vegetables, vegetable oils and cereal grains.

The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2023

Getting enough sleep could stave off asthma, new research suggests

A healthy sleep pattern was defined as being more of a morning person, sleeping for seven to nine hours a night and never having insomnia.

The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2023

‘Lifeline’ treatment for asthma patients to be given the green light for NHS use

Experts have approved a new drug which could ‘transform’ patients’ lives.

The Independent UK · Mar 28, 2023

People living in two parts of Merseyside most at risk of death

The North-south divide is putting people at risk

Liverpool Echo · Mar 22, 2023

Scotland hotspots for deadly lung disease revealed in health warning

People in the 'most deprived' areas of the UK are the most likely to be admitted to hospital and die from lung conditions, according to new data.

Daily Record · Mar 21, 2023

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Manchester Evening News · Mar 21, 2023

The 'north-south divide' which puts people in Salford and Manchester at higher risk of death

Residents living in the two areas are much more likely to be admitted to hospital for lung conditions

The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2023

People in deprived areas more likely to die from lung conditions, charity warns

Asthma and Lung UK looked at deaths and hospital admissions for people suffering conditions such as asthma and pneumonia.

Daily Mirror · Sep 30, 2022

Man who once weighed 22 stone to run London Marathon after losing half body weight

Asthmatic Dominic Camponi, 38, once struggled to walk up the stairs without getting out of breath, but will complete the iconic 26.2 mile run in the capital after his staggering transformation

Wales Online · Sep 30, 2022

Asthmatic 22st dad lost half his bodyweight in 18 months to see his son grow up

Dominic Camponi once struggled to walk up the stairs - now he is running the London Marathon

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The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2022

Patients cut back on medicine, food and heating due to soaring costs – charities

A fifth of those polled by Asthma and Lung UK reported ‘life-threatening’ asthma attacks as they cut back on essentials.

Wales Online · Aug 31, 2022

Asthma attack spike feared as children return to schools for new term

Asthma and Lung UK has warned of an increased risk of attacks with the new term

The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2022

Life-threatening asthma set to soar in children: 7 ways to prevent back-to-school attacks

Asthma and Lung UK has warned returning to school could cause a spike in asthma attacks. Doctors tell Lisa Salmon the best ways to avoid them.

The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2022

Warning over surge in asthma attacks as schools return

One parent described taking her son to hospital almost every September.

Wales Online · Jul 12, 2022

Warning to one million people who rely on asthma inhalers

Asthma and Lung UK said that an estimated one in five people with asthma in the UK are using their reliever inhaler instead of their preventer one.

The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2022

Million asthma patients over-reliant on reliever inhalers, charity warns

Asthma and Lung UK called for investment in patient care.

Evening Standard · Jun 15, 2022

Very high pollen levels this week dangerous for asthma sufferers, charity warns

A lung charity is warning people with asthma to be vigilant over the next few days as pollen levels soar “dangerously high”.

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