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Vaping policy must be as strong as smoking plans, says Children’s Commissioner

The Government has launched an eight-week consultation on vaping amid concerns of a rise in popularity among young people.

The Independent UK

Bengaluru police launch poster campaign against smoking

After cracking down on tobacco consumers and sellers in the city, the Bengaluru police launched a poster campaign against smoking in and around the city

The Hindu

Deprivation causes extra 33,000 UK cancer cases each year, analysis finds

Exclusive: Cancer Research UK says toll could be avoided if government tackled health inequalities

The Guardian - UK

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Marlboro owner is pushing to undermine the WHO's crackdown on vapes

Philip Morris International says that WHO's treaty covering tobacco products, potentially even vapes, "is no longer fit for purpose."

Fortune

Health Secretary vows to tackle marketing of vapes ‘like sweets’ to children

The Government has launched an eight-week consultation on how the products can be made less attractive to children.

The Independent UK

Steve Barclay ‘alarmed’ at threefold rise in vaping among children

Health secretary voices concern at sweet-like marketing of e-cigarettes, as ministers plan curbs in England

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s like trying to quit smoking’: why are 1 in 7 of us addicted to ultra-processed foods?

Biscuits, ice-cream and fizzy drinks can be just as addictive as alcohol and cigarettes, research has found. What are they doing to our bodies – and how can we kick the habit?

The Guardian - UK

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Ministers vow to protect children with action on disposable vapes

A consultation document will be published on Thursday morning seeking views on how vapes can be made less appealing to youngsters.

The Independent UK

THC Vape Pen: Is It The Right Device For Beginners?

Are you new to smoking cannabis? Are you unsure what device or product is right for you? Whether it be dry herbs, wax concentrates, buds, herbal vaporizers, or a THC Oil - there are several options when it comes to consuming marijuana. However, if ...

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4 throat cancer symptoms you should have checked by a GP

Experts run down the common misconceptions about ditching cigarettes

The Independent UK

The Sindex: Price of Booze Away From Home Up 6.6 Percent Since 2022

The Reason Sindex tracks the price of vice: smoking, drinking, snacking, traveling, and more.

Reason

‘Vanishingly few orgy opportunities’ – inside the punishing new Big Brother house

As the original reality TV show makes a comeback, we explore its bleak new palace that is packed full of pigeons. Just don’t try to go in the smoking room

The Guardian - UK

Boris Johnson blasts Rishi Sunak’s plan to ban smoking for future generations

Former PM claims policy will create ‘smoking apartheid’

The Independent UK

Conservative Party conference explained: John Rentoul answers your questions

Our chief political correspondent John Rentoul answers your questions on HS2, the smoking ban and what’s next for the Conservatives following Rishi Sunak’s first keynote speech as party leader

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Evening Standard

Where are the UK’s smoking hotspots? Rishi Sunak pledges to phase out tobacco

A total ban of tobacco smoking is set to be introduced incrementally in the UK, with those aged 14 or under never allowed to buy cigarettes under proposals

The Independent UK

Music studio door painted with smoking teddy bear artwork to be sold at auction

The teddy bear wearing a suit was painted on the door to make it more easily identifiable.

The Independent UK

Map reveals UK’s smoking hotspots - find out where your area ranks

Official figures show the number of people who smoke in the UK has been steadily declining over the past few decades

Evening Standard

Debunked: No, that ‘University of Kentucky’ photo of Rishi Sunak isn’t photoshopped

Why has a University of Kentucky jumper ignited a photoshop conspiracy?

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Boris Johnson’s former food tsar attacks Sunak’s smoking ban: ‘Odd to prioritise cigarettes over fast food’

Exclusive: Henry Dimbleby says smoking is ‘far less’ of a health issue than a poor diet, as he calls on the prime minister to act

The Independent UK

How to talk to kids about cigarettes and vapes, following Rishi Sunak’s smoke-free generation plans

The government planning to crackdown on smoking and vaping in the UK once and for all.

Evening Standard

What are the current smoking rules? As the UK marks No Smoking Day 2025

The annual awareness day aims to help people kick the habit

The Independent UK

How will the proposed crackdown on smoking work?

It is hoped it will prevent tens of thousands of deaths and save the NHS billions of pounds.

The Independent UK

Tetchy Rishi Sunak defends smoking ban and HS2 U-turn

The prime minister said smoking is ‘unequivocally the single biggest preventable cause of death, disability and illness in our society’

The Guardian - AU

Ban smoking for next generation to ‘keep pace’ with UK and NZ, advocates tell Australian government

Mark Butler says those countries have ‘responded to specific tactics of Big Tobacco’ and Australia will monitor impact of the policies with ‘interest’

The Independent UK

Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election - live: Polls to close in vote to replace shamed MP

Former SNP MP Margaret Ferrier was ousted from the Rutherglen and West Hamilton seat in August

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