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Britons still smoke an astonishing number of cigarettes every year

Charities have urged the Government to prioritise the Tobacco and Vapes Bill to curb smoking

The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2025

Britons smoke an estimated 28.6 billion cigarettes every year, study finds

There are particularly high levels of consumption in more disadvantaged areas, say researchers.

The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2025

Wales’s 20mph speed limit has cut road deaths. Why is there still even a debate?

Research suggests the scheme may be more popular than thought, with consultations dominated by a loud minority

The Guardian - UK · Mar 22, 2025

Smoking could cause almost 300,000 cancer cases by 2029, charity says

Cancer Research UK estimates there were nearly 160 cancer cases attributed to smoking diagnosed in the UK every day in 2023.

The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2024

Survival rates in UK for two lethal cancers lower than in comparable countries, research shows

Experts say UK ‘lags behind’ as OECD finds poor outcomes for many diagnosed with colon and lung cancers

The Guardian - UK · Nov 21, 2024

More than one in four premature deaths in UK ‘will be due to cancer by 2050’

A new study warned that the ‘current trajectory of cancer costs is unsustainable’.

The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2024

How to win a pub debate with a motorist

Next time a driver takes you to task over your chosen pastime, here's what you tell them

Cycling Weekly · Nov 13, 2024

‘Game-changer’ pill to help people stop smoking to be rolled out on NHS

Varenicline works by tackling nicotine cravings and also helps with withdrawal symptoms, such as irritability and trouble sleeping.

The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2024

Rise in casual smokers who may be less motivated to quit, study warns

Researchers called for public health campaigns to raise awareness of the dangers of casual smoking.

The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2024

Tottenham's best homegrown players

From legends of the Lane from the 1950s and 1960s to more modern-day greats, a look at Tottenham's best-ever academy players...

FourFourTwo · Aug 19, 2024