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‘Game-changer’ pill to help people stop smoking to be rolled out on NHS

Varenicline works by tackling nicotine cravings and also helps with withdrawal symptoms, such as irritability and trouble sleeping.

The Independent UK

Tough penalties under laws to tame tobacco turf war

Victoria will become the last Australian state to make businesses have a licence to sell tobacco, but the police boss says laws won't end a turf war overnight.

AAP

London council seizes £126,000 of illegal tobacco in raid

More than 225,000 cigarettes seized in raid in north London

Evening Standard

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Are Wall Street Analysts Predicting Altria Group Stock Will Climb or Sink?

Altria Group has underperformed the broader market over the past year, and analysts are cautious about the stock’s prospects.

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Revealed: ex-director for tobacco giant advising UK government on cancer risks

Questions raised about potential for undue influence after appointment of Ruth Dempsey, formerly of Philip Morris

The Guardian - UK

UK Considers Ambitious Anti-Tobacco Law But It Has One Big Exception

The government stated that the bill "breaks the cycle of addiction and paves the way for a smoke-free UK."

International Business Times

UK introduces a tough anti-tobacco bill, but smokers can puff away in pub gardens for now

Legislation intended to ban today’s British children from ever legally being able to smoke has begun its journey through Parliament

The Independent UK

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Vaping and smoking in playgrounds and outside schools may be banned – Streeting

The Government has rowed back on proposals to make it illegal to smoke in pub beer gardens.

The Independent UK

Ban to stop children from ever smoking a cigarette to be introduced in Parliament

Indoor smoking bans could also be extended to some outdoor places like children’s playgrounds

The Independent UK

Tobacco and Vapes Bill to be introduced in Parliament

It is hoped the legislation could ‘save thousands of lives and protect the NHS’, according to ministers.

Evening Standard

England may not be ‘smoke-free’ until 2039, cancer charity warns

Government plan to reduce smoking rates in danger of falling a decade behind schedule

The Guardian - UK

Disposable vapes ban could push some users back to smoking, ministers told

Defra report warns there could be ‘health disbenefits’ with 29% of vapers reverting or relapsing to cigarettes

The Guardian - UK

Burning out: how Australia’s bid to cut smoking rates exploded into suburban tobacco wars

With the illicit market worth at least $2bn a year and the rise of illegal vapes, experts say the status quo is failing

The Guardian - AU

Accused lieutenant of illicit tobacco syndicate bailed

Another alleged member of a syndicate selling illicit tobacco and vapes across Victoria has been granted release back into the community.

AAP

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The Walrus

Canada’s $32.5 Billion Tobacco Settlement Is a Hollow Victory

As the smoke clears from epic lawsuits against three tobacco companies, who really won the day?

The Independent UK

Alcohol duty: What booze has gone up and what has gone down

How much will your pint cost now?

Evening Standard

Price of wine and spirits to rise but pub pints to fall by a penny

Rachel Reeves announced that alcohol duty rates on non-draught products will increase in line with RPI from February next year.

The Guardian - UK

Budget 2024: key points at a glance

Rachel Reeves is announcing her financial update – here are the main points, with political analysis

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AAP

Tobacco licensing laws smoulder as parties fire up

The Victorian government has denied dragging its feet on legislation to tackle tit-for-tat tobacco firebombings despite blocking a licensing scheme bill.

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The Guardian - AU

More than half of WA pharmacies choosing not to stock vapes, survey shows

Exclusive: Uncertainty over regulations and discomfort over stocking a product not evaluated by drugs regulator among reasons given

The Guardian - US

US ex-Juul users suddenly find thousands in their bank accounts after lawsuit: ‘I forgot about it completely’

Recipients say they filed class-action claims on a whim amid lawsuit alleging products were unlawfully marketed to minors

Evening Standard

More than 127,000 young people start smoking tobacco each year, study finds

Equivalent of 350 young adults start smoking every day

The Guardian - UK

Gambling poses huge global threat to public health, experts warn

Lancet commission calls for gambling to be treated in same way as alcohol and tobacco after technology widens reach

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