The Latest Breaking News from Tobacco

The Health Secretary defended the Government’s plans to create a ‘smoke-free generation’ by gradually raising the age at which tobacco can be bought.

MPs will vote on Tuesday on the Tobacco and Vapes Bill

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Cancer Research urges MPs to back tobacco and vapes bill, saying damage caused by cigarettes cannot be ignored

Cancer Research UK estimates there were nearly 160 cancer cases attributed to smoking diagnosed in the UK every day in 2023.

A new study warned that the ‘current trajectory of cancer costs is unsustainable’.

Moves to lighten penalties for first offences by small operators ignited a row that could have delayed a government crack down on illegal tobacco.

Environmental, social and governance investing, also known as impact or socially responsible investing, has become a popular concept. It’s based on awareness of the impact that firms have on the environment and on human wellbeing. Socially responsible investing recognises that these factors increasingly influence financial performance and thus investor returns.

Sales of alternative smoking products rose 26% last year, as tobacco giants increasingly pivot to e-cigarettes.