Cigarettes to be Sold in Blank Packets

The Department of Health plans to introduce measures to deter smoking by changing cigarette packaging to plain designs, aiming to reduce its appeal, especially among young people. Research supports the effectiveness of plain packaging in making health warnings more prominent. Despite the high cost of smoking to the NHS, the government earns significant revenue from tobacco sales. However, there is opposition from pro-smoking groups citing intellectual property concerns and potential counterfeiting issues.

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