The Latest Breaking News from Tobacco

Experts publish letter as peers prepare to scrutinise draft legislation six months after its second Commons reading

The Bill will be scrutinised in the House of Lords from Monday as it enters committee stage.

Researchers say filters do not reduce toxicant exposure and are major contributor to plastic waste crisis

Prime minister was warned his flagship plans could see him end up in court over key agreement with the European Union, designed to deal with major issues caused by Britain’s exit from the bloc

You might think heart attacks and strokes hit out of nowhere, striking healthy people without warning. But the latest study shows that over 99% of these events share common, detectable roots. That’s huge, because if we identify and address those hidden causes early, many tragedies are preventable. Understanding what drives…

In June 2023, Labor MP Peta Murphy presented a report to the Albanese government recommending a ban on gambling advertising due to the grave social and financial harms caused by gambling ads online, on TV and at sporting venues.

A licensing system would ‘root out’ rogue operators and give enforcement officers stronger powers to shut them down, the Government said.

Reports of illegal tobacco crimes have sharply increased in Australia in recent years. Organised crime syndicates believed to be behind tobacco smuggling operations have also infiltrated the retail sector.

While global smoking rates have fallen sharply, a new WHO report warning that vaping is fuelling a “new wave of nicotine addiction”.