Pubs, clubs, hotels, bingo halls and all commercial businesses are set to be the worst affected by the public smoking ban that comes into effect from the 1st July 2007. All enclosed public places and workplaces must become smoke free by this date.

Smokefree England has been created by the government to help guide the public ahead of this ban and they explain the reason for the ban to be: “A smokefree England will ensure a healthier environment, so everyone can socialise, relax, travel, shop and work free from secondhand smoke.”