The Latest Breaking News from Tobacco

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.

The UK’s National Health Service hopes the drug will help reduce the cost of treating serious illnesses.

The FTSE 100-listed company reports its full-year financial results on Tuesday.

Bacteria are not the only microscopic troublemakers. Viruses, tiny microorganisms that "hijack" their host's cells, are the source of some of the most dangerous and communicable diseases in the world, including AIDS. And viruses can attack plants as well as humans and animals. Taking their cue from Japanese tobacco growers…

A ram raid and arson attacks on tobacconists have lawmakers worried that Victoria's tobacco wars are spreading beyond the state's borders.

It is hoped the treatment will help many people to quit for good – but what do we know about it?

It is hoped Varenicline will help tens of thousands of people give up smoking each year

If you experience trauma during childhood, there’s a greater chance you’ll use substances such as alcohol, tobacco and other drugs later. But what does the evidence say about vapes?

Retailers face strict regulation as details of new licensing scheme announced after more than 100 businesses firebombed in tobacco wars