Smokers are becoming the minority as the proportion of people still lighting up is at its lowest level on record, figures have revealed. New Office for National Statistics (ONS) data has found that 17.2 per cent of British adults smoked in 2015 - the lowest level since records began in 1974. Figures from 2015 found the highest level of so-called quitters in more than four decades. Statisticians said the prevalence of smoking in the population is reflected in the numbers who have quit. The news has been welcomed by Dr Phil Needham, of Stapenhill Medical Centre, but he fears all the hard work could be undone by Government cuts. He said: "I am pleased that number has dropped and hope that it ... [Read more]