UK Government Considers Banning Smoking Outside Pubs

Health Secretary Wes Streeting calls for national debate on outdoor smoking restrictions as part of broader public health reforms.

The UK Government is exploring measures to reduce smoking, including a potential ban on smoking outside pubs.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting emphasized the need to protect the next generation from smoking and reduce second-hand smoke exposure.
Streeting confirmed that the government is considering various strategies to help current smokers quit and improve public health.
The proposed measures have sparked concerns from the hospitality industry about the impact on outdoor smoking areas in pubs and stadiums.
Streeting also announced plans to address NHS backlogs and economic inactivity by deploying top clinicians to the most affected areas.