Passive smoking in the home is a major hazard to the health of the millions of children in the UK who live with smokers.

MPs have voted in favour of legislation giving the health secretary powers to introduce a ban on smoking in cars with children.

RCP president Professor Jane Dacre comments on the launch of the 5-year tobacco strategy Smoking Still Kills from ASH.

RCP president Professor Jane Dacre welcomes government regulations enabling ban on smoking in cars

RCP president Professor Jane Dacre responds to the government's pledge to ensure a vote takes place on plain cigarette packaging before the next election.

Two asthma guidelines developed by the National Guideline Centre (NGC) will support healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care.

Professor John Britton, the RCP's special adviser on tobacco, reflects on recent developments in tobacco control and the introduction of standardised packaging.