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Smoke and mirrors: why claims that NZ’s smokefree policy could fuel an illicit tobacco trade don’t stack up

The New Zealand parliament is currently considering a new smokefree law to implement key components of the Smokefree Aotearoa 2025 Action Plan.

The Conversation

Coffey’s ‘ultra-libertarian’ health stance risks lives, Tory ex-minister warns

MP and doctor Dan Poulter says health secretary’s ideas over ‘nanny statism’ are preventing action on obesity and smoking

The Guardian - UK

Voters to decide on California ban on flavored tobacco

California banned the sale of flavored tobacco products two years ago, but the law has never been allowed to go into effect due to a campaign backed by big tobacco companies to put the issue to voters

The Independent UK

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Lanarkshire MSP demands action on increase of children using vaping products

Stephanie Callaghan is calling on Government ministers to act now

Daily Record

Cigarettes and tobacco to the value of €94,000 seized by gardai in major operation

A man in his 40s was questioned, and investigations are ongoing

Irish Mirror

From e-cigarettes to hookah pipes, South Africa aims to tighten tobacco laws

Tobacco is a leading cause of disease. It is estimated that it kills half of its consumers. Over a million additional deaths result from exposure to second hand smoke. Countries around the world are moving towards stricter regulation of tobacco products in compliance with their obligation to the World Health…

The Conversation

'Millions more will die without more action': North East health leaders urge minister to urgently clarify Stop Smoking plans

Public health bosses in our region are concerned by suggestions the Government could ditch a key anti-smoking plan

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Liverpool city centre apartments promising 'the best views'

The Manhattan loft style homes 'combine modern luxury and heritage features'

Liverpool Echo

Cigar-chomping Health Secretary branded 'clueless' over anti-smoking plan 'U-turn'

Health Secretary Therese Coffey, who is also Deputy Prime Minister, said she was 'not aware' if a Government target to get the country 'smoke free' by 2030 had been axed

Daily Mirror

E-cigarette ban proposed as WA Cancer Council aims to halve smoking rates by 2030

The WA Cancer Council says there are still 200,000 smokers in WA and more needs to be done.

ABC News

Health Secretary ‘clueless’ on whether 2030 no smoking target is being scrapped

The Government promised to publish a tobacco control plan ‘later this year’ but the Guardian said ministers are expected to break the commitment.

The Independent UK

Gardai seize a whopping €1.3m in cigarettes and tobacco in Dublin raid

Officers assisted by a sniffer dog carried out a number of searches

Dublin Live

Thérèse Coffey to drop smoking action plan, insiders say

Officials say health secretary will not publish plan, as campaigners warn ‘smoke-free’ UK is seven years behind target

The Guardian - UK

Vape shop owner defends products as council announces crackdown on 'irresponsible' vendors

According to Action on Smoking and Health 15.8% of 11 to 17-year-olds tried vaping in 2022

Liverpool Echo

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Daily Record

Renfrewshire retailers warning amid fake cigarettes crackdown from Trading Standards

Every tobacco and e-cigarette outlet across the region has been written to in an unusual move.

Bristol Post

Care home village site could be turned into hundreds of flats

The site was being marketed to developers up to a year before residents and their relatives knew it would close

Bristol Post

Amerind Grove Care Home to close, residents' relatives told

There are already plans being drawn up for a big residential development to replace it

Reuters

Scavenging for supplies, Cuba's tobacco farmers rebuild after Hurricane Ian

When Hurricane Ian ripped through western Cuba last week, tobacco farmer Victoriano Maqueira lost the two large barns he used for drying his crop, as well as his dogs, chickens, a pig, his television and the roof off his home.

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Bristol Post

South Bristol councillor blasts "ridiculous" proposed new street name at former tobacco factory

The Bishopsworth member wants developers to scrap plans to call the road Crox View

The Independent UK

10 days later, Cubans still recovering from Hurricane Ian

Cuban soldiers fix roofs and raise power poles under a blazing sun

Reason

New Survey Data Show Adolescent Vaping Remains Far Less Common Than It Was a Few Years Ago

The CDC is still citing underage consumption as a reason to restrict adult access.

Evening Standard

Imperial Brands shares light up on £1 billion capital return plan

The tobacco multinational is expected to report profits of around £4 billion for its financial year

The Hindu

HC refuses to quash case booked against tobacco manufacturer for having reportedly added nicotine & other harmful substances

The New Delhi-based firm had approached the court to quash the case booked under the Food Safety and Standards Act

Irish Mirror

Revenue intercept shipment from the Netherlands at Dublin Port and make million-euro bust

The tobacco represents a potential loss to the Exchequer of approximately €990,000

Dublin Live

Dublin Port seizure sees huge €1.3 million tobacco find for Revenue

It was found during a routine search

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