The trade association representing the UK tobacco industry has today launched a major campaign targeting the illicit tobacco trade across some of the busiest transport hubs in the UK, key transports routes in and out of the country and online. The campaign which builds on previous...
The ONS report: Statistics on Smoking, England 2017, reveals a further decline in adult smoking prevalence, 15.8% in 2016 compared to 17.9% in 2015. Responding to the report, Giles Roca, Director General of the TMA said: “These figures confirm that the drop in smoking prevalence over the...
TMA NEWS RELEASE IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEW RESEARCH: PLAIN PACKAGING AND SMALL TOBACCO PACKS BAN BOOSTING BLACK MARKET AS 20th MAY DEADLINE FOR MAJOR CHANGES TO UK TOBACCO MARKET NEARS The day before major changes in the UK tobacco market are due to come into full...
Giles Roca, Director General of the TMA said: “This report destroys the rationale for the introduction of plain packaging by finding no evidence that it actually acts a deterrent to young people in taking up smoking – this was at the core of the Government’s and...
TMA responds to the Chancellor’s Budget – 8 March 2017 8 March 2017 Responding to today’s Budget announcement, Giles Roca, Director General of the Tobacco Manufacturers’ Association (TMA), said: “We are disappointed that the Government has once again raised taxation on tobacco when tax on some of the...
The TMA has published its pre-budget briefing which is available to view here....
The TMA welcomes publication of the Government's consultation "Sanctions to tackle tobacco duty evasion and other excise duty evasion." The consultation runs until 10 May and the TMA will be responding in due course. For further information please call our Press Office on 020 7544 0113 or contact: e:...