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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.