In Sweden, teen anti-tobacco movement stalled by pouches, snus - Roll Call Government and industry continue to struggle to navigate the line between protecting youth while not infringing on choices for adults. Roll Call · Jun 12, 2025
NZ’s goal is to get smoking rates under 5% for all population groups this year – here’s why that’s highly unlikely Next week is “scrutiny week” in parliament – one of two weeks each year when opposition MPs can hold ministers accountable for their actions, or lack thereof. The Conversation · Jun 11, 2025
Moment officers discover 'secret lift' hiding illegal goods in £50,000 London raids Illicit cigarettes, tobacco, vapes and shisha were found across seven different shops last month in Barnet Evening Standard · Jun 10, 2025
Now Trump’s tariffs hit America’s supply of vapes as prices set to skyrocket Popular vape brands like Geek Bar may get more expensive - if you can find them at all The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2025
12 Things That Were Common in the 1970s That Are Banned Today The 1970s were a time of cultural shifts and evolving societal norms. Many practices considered acceptable then are now banned due to increased awareness and legal reforms. From everyday habits to workplace behaviors, the past offers a stark contrast to today’s standards. Understanding these changes provides insight into our society’s… Clever Dude · Jun 4, 2025
Altria Group Stock: Is MO Outperforming the Consumer Defensive Sector? Altria Group has notably underperformed the consumer defensive sector over the past year, yet analysts remain unsure about the stock’s long-term prospects. Barchart · Jun 4, 2025
Chalmers says cheaper cigarettes will not solve illegal tobacco boom, dismissing NSW premier Minns to propose cut at next health ministers’ meeting, joining Victorian government in blaming high excise for organised crime spike The Guardian - AU · Jun 4, 2025
Tobacco tax to stay despite black market fears The federal government won't cut its sky-high tobacco tax despite one state premier arguing it has created the perfect conditions for a thriving black market. AAP · Jun 4, 2025
Demand for oral nicotine pouches growing fast, British American Tobacco says The Velo brand is the fastest growing within BAT’s so-called ‘new category’, which includes non-tobacco products like vapes. Evening Standard · Jun 3, 2025
FTSE 100 Live 03 June: OECD growth warning, KKR pulls out of Thames Water rescue A slower global growth projection by the OECD today dampened investor sentiment during a lacklustre session for the FTSE 100 index. Evening Standard · Jun 3, 2025
Tobacco tax queried as high prices drive black market Experts are backing a premier's call to rethink a tobacco tax that has driven Australia's cigarette prices to world-leading levels and created a black market. AAP · Jun 2, 2025
EU Commission faces rising pressure to tax vapes and nicotine pouches Countries like Italy, Greece and Romania, which have lower taxes than other member states, are against the proposal. Euronews · Jun 2, 2025
'Massive' increase driving smokers to the black market Progressive increases in cigarette taxes have dented smoking rates and boosted government coffers, but a surging black market is prompting calls for a rethink. AAP · Jun 2, 2025
Tory peer proposed delay on heated tobacco ban after Philip Morris visit Industry giant paid for Lord Vaizey’s trip to Switzerland before he tabled amendment to tobacco and vapes bill The Guardian - UK · Jun 1, 2025
Radio France Internationale · May 31, 2025 Calls for France to follow UK with generational tobacco ban France recently banned single-use vapes and nicotine pouches as part of its plan to foster a tobacco-free generation. But, as the world marks the annual World No Tobacco Day on Saturday, a group of public health advocates and MPs want to go further – by introducing a generational tobacco ban…
The Independent UK · May 31, 2025 The country that made smoking sexy is breaking up with cigarettes After glamorizing tobacco for decades, France is preparing for its most sweeping smoking ban yet
Euronews · May 30, 2025 France to implement smoking ban in public spaces with children from 1 July A breach of the ban — which is part of France's wider National Tobacco Control Programme, announced in November 2023 — could be punishable with a €135 fine.
Radio France Internationale · May 30, 2025 France to ban smoking outdoors in most places to protect children France will ban smoking in all outdoor places that can be accessed by children, including beaches, parks and bus stops, the health and family minister has announced, ahead of World No Tobacco Day on Saturday.
Euronews · May 29, 2025 Spain plans to extend smoking ban to bar and restaurant terraces The ban would not only apply to traditional tobacco in public spaces, but also to electronic cigarettes and heated tobacco devices.
AAP · May 29, 2025 Cash, cars and contraband: tobacco raids target shops A black market crackdown has uncovered a secret tobacco store and fake wall full of money, seizing almost $500,000 in cash and assets including a Mercedes.
AAP · May 28, 2025 Bungling crook sets himself alight during arson attempt Footage of a man setting himself on fire in a botched arson attack is being investigated for possible connections to tobacco wars in a major capital city.
The Conversation · May 27, 2025 Sugary drinks, processed foods, alcohol and tobacco are big killers: why the G20 should add its weight to health taxes By 2030, non-communicable diseases will account for 75% of all deaths annually. Eight percent of these will be in the global south. Most of these diseases are what we call silent killers: type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease, as well as certain types of cancer at increasingly…
Newslaundry · May 26, 2025 Why India’s fight against smoking needs a behavioural shift This year marks the 25th year of the ban on smoking in public places, a landmark judgement of the Kerala High Court. Subsequently, the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA), 2003 was passed, which prohibited smoking in public places and introduced penalties for violations.
Fortune · May 21, 2025 Big Food’s Big Tobacco moment: Arianna Huffington How the culture is changing on food and health.
Euronews · May 20, 2025 WHO chief says budget plea is 'extremely modest' compared to 'costs of war' or tobacco advertising The UN health agency is asking for the equivalent of €3.7 billion for the next two years to fill a funding shortfall.