Now, it has emerged the Prime Minister could introduce some of the world's most strict anti-smoking laws to try and wean the next generation off.

Source: https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/three-new-uk-smoking-laws-27772493

Reduced funding for anti-smoking campaigns in recent years may also be a factor, she added.

Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/katherinehignett/2023/12/15/young-people-in-the-uk-are-taking-up-smoking-after-years-of-decline/

Sunak is looking at anti-smoking measures similar to laws New Zealand announced last year, which include a ban on selling tobacco to anyone born on or after Jan.

Source: https://cyprus-mail.com/2023/09/23/sunak-may-ban-cigarettes-in-uk-for-future-generations-the-guardian/

The ban was praised by public health experts and anti-smoking advocates, a suite of near-identical measures were recently announced in the United Kingdom.

Source: https://www.citizen.co.za/news/opinion/smoking-tobacco-ban-new-zealand/

“The only concern is that growth was strongest in tobacco which is unlikely to be sustainable given the global health anti-smoking lobby.

Source: https://mwnation.com/industrial-output-up-8-8-tobacco-major-boost-nso/

While global anti-smoking efforts are traditionally linked with the health issues suffered by smokers, in this year’s for World No Tobacco Day, WHO also makes a connection between tobacco crops and food insecurity.

Source: https://greekreporter.com/2023/05/27/beharakis-who-award-anti-smoking/