Hazel Squires shares findings from the SPIRE project which aimed to identify the requirements for a UK vaping policy model, map out existing data that could feed into the model, and identify what additional data are needed.
In this post, SARG experts analyse the impact of the Autumn Budget 2025 on public health. They explore the effects of maintaining inflation-linked alcohol duties and licensing policy changes, new tax policies and duty stamp scheme for tobacco and vaping products, and the reforms aligning gambling taxes with risk.
Amber Copeland shares findings from her recent study which used computer modelling to explore the links between mood and smoking choices. Her research reveals surprising insights into how our feelings actually influence decisions about tobacco.
In this blog post Duncan Gillespie discusses the UK Government's Smokefree Generation policy, highlights Sheffield's student-led research and advocates for a national university network to share best practices for creating smoke-free environments.