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ASH CEO writes letter to retailers ahead of smokefree generation law

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With just under a year to go until the smokefree generation age-of-sale law is due to take effect, on 1 January 2027, Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) chief executive Hazel Cheeseman has written an open letter to retailers across the UK. The letter sets…

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