Our policy on tobacco control and cancer
Public health is facing a funding crisis
The Government must provide increased, sustainable funding for public health to ensure local authorities have the resources they need to deliver vital public health services, including services to help people quit smoking.
Tobacco-free UK
We have bold ambitions about beating cancer sooner. We also have bold ambitions about ending death and disease caused by tobacco.
E-cigarettes
We support a balanced approach towards e-cigarettes, helping people quit smoking, but not promoting smoking.
Standard packs
On May 2016, standardised tobacco packaging was introduced across the UK. Following the removal of point of sale tobacco displays from shops, these measures will help end misleading tobacco marketing.
Tobacco tax and price
Increasing tobacco taxes is one of the most effective tobacco control measures, leading to lower uptake and higher levels of cessation.
UK E-Cigarette Research Forum
A partnership initiative to discuss the emerging evidence and knowledge gaps about e-cigarettes, identify research priorities and generate ideas for new research projects.
Smoke free legislation
Comprehensive smokefree laws ensure that workers and the public are protected from the harmful health effects of secondhand smoke.
Illicit tobacco trade
Effective enforcement both domestically, and through international cooperation is key to continuing to drive down the illicit trade.
Preventing cancer globally
Tobacco is the leading cause of cancer worldwide. The research and policy work we fund aims to change this.
Local tobacco control and stop smoking services
We want to see all smokers provided with local, evidence-based support to quit smoking.
Publications and research tenders
See all the latest and featured publications from our policy teams and and current research tenders relevant to policy.
Professional resources
Keep up to date with the latest statistics, evidence and information on diagnosing, treating and preventing cancer.
Our intelligence can support evidence-based decision making and there are updates on our activities, practical guidance, useful tools and resources.
Support those who want to stop smoking
Your local service that helps people quit smoking could be at risk as a result of cuts to public health funding.
Contact us
Get in touch with our policy team to find out more information about our work and our policies.