North Lincolnshire in the UK has the highest smoking rate. The Prime Minister plans to ban smoking in stages to protect children's health.

North Lincolnshire in the UK has the highest smoking rate. The Prime Minister plans to ban smoking in stages to protect children's health.

According to the British media grimsbytelegraph on November 15, the latest British government statistics show that the smoking rate in North East Lincolnshire is 19%, ranking second in the Humber, while the smoking rate in North Lincolnshire is 13.8%.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak plans a phased smoking ban to protect children's health, after more than 12,000 responses were received to a government consultation. The proposed measures aim to limit the use of e-cigarettes and stop the sale of tobacco products to children as young as 14. Sunak highlighted the importance of the ban for future health and NHS cost savings.

Hull leads the way in terms of smoking rates and has allocated significant funding to smoking cessation efforts, with a total of £70 million ($86.77 million) currently being provided to local councils in their efforts to tackle the smoking problem. More than double current funding.

In addition, Sunak highlighted the importance of the ban for future health and NHS cost savings, with chief medical officer Chris Whitty highlighting the health risks of smoking and the potential impact of the ban.
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