New laws come into force
News Article 1 October 2007
A series of rules, regulations and laws have come into effect, including a ban on incitement to religious hatred.
Scotland's smoking ban 'improves health'
News Article 10 September 2007
There has been a "significant" improvement in public health since smoking restrictions were introduced in Scotland last March, new research has found.
Graphic images placed on cigarette packets
News Article 29 August 2007
The government has unveiled new regulations which will see graphic images placed on tobacco products as part of the latest drive to put people off smoking.
NI smoking ban comes into force
News Article 30 April 2007
A ban on smoking in public places came into force in Northern Ireland today, making it illegal to light up at work, and in pubs and restaurants.
Welsh smoking ban takes effect
News Article 2 April 2007
A ban on smoking in public places has come into effect in Wales.
Public 'ready for smoking ban'
News Article 23 March 2007
The smoking ban in England is "pushing at an open door", public health minister Caroline Flint has said.
Caroline Flint - public health minister
Interview 23 March 2007
Public health minister Caroline Flint speaks to ePolitix.com to mark the start of the 100 day countdown to the July 1 smoking ban in England.
Bingo industry
Policy Consultation 5 March 2007
ePolitix.com Stakeholders comment on the launch of the 'Stop destroying my bingo' campaign.
Smoking ban staff in training
Press Review 16 February 2007
Councils have been given £29.5m in order to train staff on how to implement the smoking ban set to come into force in public places this summer.
Row over 'heavy handed' smoking ban
News Article 15 February 2007
The government is giving local authorities nearly £30m to fund wardens who will enforce the public smoking ban when it comes into force.
Council leader flouts smoking ban
Press Review 16 January 2007
The Labour leader of North Lanarkshire council has apologised after openly flouting Scotland's smoking ban in front of a journalist.
Tobacco buying age to rise to 18
News Article 1 January 2007
Ministers have revealed that the legal age for buying tobacco will be raised to 18 later this year.
Anti-smoking campaign to 'un-hook' addicts
News Article 29 December 2006
The government is launching a hard-hitting anti-smoking campaign aimed at encouraging people to give up the habit as part of their new year health drive.
Smoking ban set for July 1
Press Review 1 December 2006
Smoking will be banned in enclosed public spaces or at work on July 1 next year.
Date set for smoking ban
News Article 1 December 2006
Patricia Hewitt has announced that the smoking ban for enclosed public places in England will begin on July 1 next year.
