Smoking rates among teenagers are eight times lower now than in the 1980s thanks to the Government’s war on tobacco. According to official figures, only 3 per cent of 15-year-olds …
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How teenage smoking rates have risen EIGHT-fold since the 1980s amid the UK’s war on smoking which has made smoking ‘unfashionable’ as interactive map reveals up to quarter of adults still smoke in some parts of the country.
by Alexanderby AlexanderSmoking rates among teenagers are eight times lower now than in the 1980s thanks to the Government’s war on tobacco. According to official figures, only 3 per cent of 15-year-olds …
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More than one in ten ex-smokers who vape could fall back on Rishi Sunak’s plan to restrict flavours, government assessment claims
by Alexanderby AlexanderAccording to the Government’s own impact assessment, more than one in ten ex-smokers who switched to vaping could relapse into plans to restrict flavours. The Department of Health highlighted research …
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Former M&S boss who pulled High Street chain ‘out of crisis’ is hired as NHS productivity tsar to give struggling health service an ‘M&S moment’
by Alexanderby AlexanderMinisters have hired Steve Rowe to ensure the NHS Productivity Plan, due to be published later this year, “improves care across England”. A former M&S boss has been hired as …
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Outrage over ‘creepy’ plans to have AI listen to YOUR NHS appointments and automatically generate notes
by Alexanderby AlexanderA “creepy” plan to have AI listen to patients’ private NHS medical appointments has sparked outrage from patient privacy and safety campaigners. Health Secretary Victoria Atkins said the plan, which …
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Did scientists censor themselves during Covid? Critics of lockdown ‘received considerable tacit support, but many remained silent for fear it could damage their careers,’ expert says
by Elijahby ElijahCritics of Covid lockdowns had considerable support among scientists, but academics remained silent for fear it could damage their careers, an expert has claimed. Professor Robert Dingwall says those who …
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Millions will get fluoride added to their tap water in biggest expansion of controversial scheme since the 1980s
by Alexanderby AlexanderMillions more Britons will receive fluoride in their drinking water under Government plans. As part of the long-awaited dental recovery plan, ministers have promised to embark on the biggest expansion …