The Government will bring in legislation to introduce standardised plain cigarette packaging before the end of this Parliament, health minister Jane Ellison has announced.
The ban on smoking in private cars with children will come into force on October 1 of this year, the minister also announced.
Shadow Health Secretary Andy Burnham has praised Jeremy Hunt for setting a "clear timetable" for introducing standardised plan cigarette packaging.
The Democratic presidential candidate may also have shown his cards on his choice of running mate.
The US president also shared a post on Twitter accusing Dr Anthony Fauci of misleading the public over hydroxychloroquine.
Fears over an impending second wave of coronavirus dominates Wednesday’s front pages.