Ministers launch a consultation on including inserts in boxes that outline the benefits of quitting tobacco

Plain packaging, graphic images of lung disease and warnings that smoking causes cancer already adorn cigarette boxes. But now smokers in the UK could also be given an upbeat note with every pack in an attempt to help them quit.

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has announced that it is opening a consultation on Monday to seek views on the introduction and design of pack inserts for tobacco products, such as cigarettes and rolling tobacco.

Continue reading…

You May Also Like

Kate Bush calls for end of war in Ukraine and voices support for striking NHS nurses

In her annual Christmas message, posted on her website, the musician also…

Sunak could announce Northern Ireland protocol deal on Monday

Move would come after four months of intense negotiations and mark an…

Queen’s speech unveils Johnson’s plans on free speech, policing and voter ID

In pared-back ceremony with only 74 people in Lords, monarch speaks of…