The Latest Breaking News from Smoking

Disposable e-cigarette ban ‘unlikely’ to tackle vaping rates, researchers warn

The Government announced plans to ban disposable vapes last January, with the measure coming into force on June 1.

The Independent UK · Apr 15, 2025

Gen Zyn: Nicotine Pouches Help Curb Youth Smoking Rates

As young adults swap cigarettes and vapes for oral nicotine products, policymakers should recognize this shift as harm reduction instead of cracking down on personal choice.

Reason · Apr 15, 2025

Penny Mordaunt takes job advising one of world’s largest tobacco firms

Former Tory leadership contender, who abstained on smoking ban vote last year, will work for British American Tobacco on ‘harm reduction’

The Guardian - UK · Apr 10, 2025

What's behind Gen Z’s love affair with high-strength nicotine?

From 3,500 puff vapes to super-strength nicotine pouches, why are young people willing to risk their health for a stronger hit? Ella Glover reports

Evening Standard · Apr 8, 2025

Australia’s innovative new policies are designed to cut smoking rates – here are 6 ideas NZ could borrow

At the start of this month, when denicotinisation would have been due to come into effect in Aotearoa New Zealand (had the government not repealed smokefree laws), Australia introduced innovative smokefree policies to change the look, ingredients and packaging of tobacco products.

The Conversation · Apr 7, 2025

Public backs bold policies to improve health, survey finds

Experts called for ‘bold action’ from the Government, or warned it ‘risks undermining its objectives for improving health’ in the UK.

Evening Standard · Apr 6, 2025

Paris Metro bans David Hockney exhibition poster due to artist’s cigarette

Promotional material for the upcoming David Hockney exhibition in Paris has been banned because the artist is seen with a cigarette. Hockney described the situation as “complete madness”.

Euronews · Apr 3, 2025

Paris Metro bans David Hockney exhibition poster because artist is holding cigarette

Exclusive: David Hockney condemns ‘dismal’ decision taken by Paris Metro over poster for biggest ever Hockney exhibition

The Independent UK · Apr 2, 2025

US health agency layoffs gut mine safety, infertility and smoking programs

Thousands lost jobs as sweeping cuts reshape public health, leaving experts and lawmakers scrambling

The Guardian - US · Apr 2, 2025

Big tobacco should be forced to pay ‘polluter pays levy’ – MPs

They called for more action to make smoking ‘obsolete’ in 20 years.

The Independent UK · Apr 1, 2025