Sale of cigarettes to children

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Regulation of fireworks

Fireworks are used in private celebrations and traditional events. This briefing outlines the current regulation of the sale, possession and use of fireworks.
- Consumers
Suicide prevention policy

Suicide rates in the England have reached their highest level since 1999. The government introduced a new suicide prevention strategy for England in September 2023.
- Health
- Health services
Suicide prevention: online platforms, print media and broadcasting

Ofcom enforces measures in the Online Safety Act to protect web users from suicide or self-harm content. It also regulates broadcast media, but not the press.