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Raise smoking age from 18 by a year, every year, until total ban, review finds

A review commissioned by the Department for Health and Social Care strongly recommends an annual increase to the age people have to be to buy tobacco

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UK to consider smoking recommendations, publish its own plan in due course

The British government will consider the recommendations of a report into smoking and publish its own plan in due course, health minister Sajid Javid said in a written statement to parliament.

Reuters

Legal age for buying cigarettes should rise by a year every year, report states

The independent review set out a variety of recommendations to tackle smoking in the country

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Legal age for smoking should rise and ‘polluter tax’ must be considered – report

Among his 15 recommendations, Dr Javed Khan issued four critical ‘must-dos’ for the Government to be acted upon immediately.

The Independent UK

Welsh Government backs plan to hike age you can buy cigarettes every year until everyone stops

A UK Government commissioned review said smoking should be made obsolete

Wales Online

Thailand legalises growing cannabis and eases consumption rules

Thailand becomes the first Asian country to legalise growing cannabis and consuming it in food and drinks.

Al Jazeera

Legal age to buy tobacco should be raised to make smoking obsolete – review

Almost six million people in England smoke, and tobacco is the single biggest cause of preventable illness and death, the Department of Health said.

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Legal age for buying cigarettes should rise by one year every year says report

The Government report would ban the current generation of children from ever buying cigarettes

Wales Online

Smoking age should be raised each year until tobacco totally banned, government report says

‘We need to commit to making smoking obsolete, once and for all’ says Dr Javed Khan

The Independent UK

Thailand legalises growing, consumption of marijuana

(This Jun.9 story corrects first paragraph to show smoking in public risks breaking the law - not that smoking is not allowed - and removes comment in 11th paragraph for clarity)

Reuters

England going smoke-free by 2030 depends on No 10 willpower

Analysis: The question is not what is in the Khan review but whether its recommendations will be implement

The Guardian - UK

Governor candidate Nikki Fried calls for massive effort to ‘change the culture of America when it comes to guns’

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Democratic gubernatorial candidate Nikki Fried said Tuesday she’d like to see a massive effort to “change the culture of America when it comes to guns,” along the scale of the efforts that turned cigarette smoking into something that’s less glamorous — and thus less popular —…

Tribune News Service

Thailand to ease cannabis rules but smokers warned over smell ‘nuisance’

People will be allowed to grow it at home but smoking for recreational purposes is still forbidden

The Guardian - UK

Legal smoking age to buy cigarettes could be raised to 21 in 'radical' crackdown

A delayed review is set to be revealed on Thursday, commissioned by health secretary Sajid Javid, who has refused to rule out raising the age from 18 to 21

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The Independent UK

Plans to raise legal smoking age in UK to 21 could be unveiled by government

There are currently more than 6 million smokers in England

The Independent UK

NHS hospital stop-smoking services criticised in new audit

One in five hospitals still offer dedicated smoking areas for patients.

The Guardian - UK

Plan to raise smoking age to 21 to be unveiled amid UK government splits

Delayed review, which also suggests new taxes on tobacco firms, reportedly faced pushback from ministers

ABC News

Anger over cigarette smoke entering Launceston General Hospital maternity ward

Corrie Summers was with her baby and recovering after an emergency caesarean when cigarette smoke blew into the maternity ward from a nearby park. The hospital says the park is on council land and the Mayor says smoking is legal there — but an expert warns mums could sue if…

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The Independent UK

Hard Rock boss confers with NJ governor on casino smoking

The chairman of the global Hard Rock casino and entertainment company spoke recently with New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy about the “economic challenges” of banning smoking in casinos, which a bill pending in the state Legislature would do

Daily Mirror

Woman who avoided dentist for a decade can't eat as her teeth turned black and CRUMBLED

Cara Smith, 43, has a severe fear of the dentist and believes her heavy smoking is one of the key reasons for her tooth decay, as well as drinking around two litres of pop per day

Tribune News Service

Proposed menthol ban highlights debate over ‘sin tax’ revenue

WASHINGTON — A proposed federal ban on menthol cigarettes has underscored the tension lawmakers face in using so-called “sin tax” revenue to fund critical social programs at the state and federal levels.

Edinburgh Live

Adorable moment Edinburgh girl invited on stage at Meadows Festival

Chelsea McMillan, 8, from Dumbiedykes, danced her little heart out after being invited on stage by the Smoking Jeffery's at the Meadows Festival this weekend.

Benzinga

Does Marijuana Smoking Harm Vision? A Study Reveals How It Alters The Way You See

Regardless of how you use cannabis, one thing is clear – it can cause both immediate and long-term effects including changes in perception and increased heart rate, to name a few. To that end, there are two sides to a story.

Daily Record

NHS Lanarkshire marks National Smile Month with offer of help to smokers

The health board is giving support to those who wish to stop smoking.

Dublin Live

Spain holiday warning as Irish tourists could be scammed playing illegal 'shell game'

This game could land you with a hefty fine

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