Prime Minister Kiir Starmer has hinted at a potential expansion of the smoking ban, which might soon include pub gardens, outdoor restaurants and stadiums. The goal to tackle over 80,000 preventable deaths each year and ease the burden on the NHS. However, not everyone is on board. Critics in the hospitality industry warned that this could drive customers away and harm businesses still recovering from the pandemic. More details are expected soon, but one thing is certain change is on the horizon.