The Latest Breaking News from Tobacco

Rishi Sunak To Ban Cigarettes for Brits

The U.K.’s “conservative” prime minister wants to prohibit people born in 2009 and later from buying cigarettes—forever.

Reason · Oct 4, 2023

Health charities welcome Sunak’s plan to curb smoking in England

PM’s plan to gradually increase age at which people can buy cigarettes described as ‘incredibly positive step forward’

The Guardian - UK · Oct 4, 2023

UK smoking ban: How will it work and who will be affected?

Proposed ban would make it illegal for the next generation to ever buy cigarettes

The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2023

It's one of the world's toughest anti-smoking laws. The Māori see a major flaw

New Zealand has declared war on tobacco with a remarkable new law. The indigenous Māori population, with the country's highest smoking rate, has a lot to gain. But they have a bone of contention.

WEKU · Oct 1, 2023

France to quit making cigarettes as last factory prepares to close

The last remaining factory making cigarettes in France is set to close by the end of 2023, the site's owner told its employees this week.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 1, 2023

How Bans on Flavored Vapes Could Increase Teen Smoking

Well-intentioned restricitons on selling vaping products with non-tobacco flavors could have dire unintended consequences.

Reason · Sep 28, 2023

Call to ban the sale of vapes and cigarettes near schools

It comes as the Government reviews a potential outright ban on disposable e-cigarettes.

The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2023

DGP warns of stern action against hookah bars

TN police warn of stern action against hookah bars; special teams to keep vigil & take stringent action against offenders. #Violators #Ban #LocalBody #CigarettesAndOtherTobaccoProductsAct #Imprisonment #Surveillance #Eateries #RestoBars

The Hindu · Sep 25, 2023

Hunter residents fight against 'work hard, puff harder' signage at tobacconist

'We have had a massive jump in people asking for [nicotine] vapes.'

Newcastle Herald · Sep 25, 2023

Gambling companies accused of using big tobacco’s tactics in push for weaker regulations

Multinational group of public health experts urges governments to approach betting companies in same way they deal with tobacco industry

The Guardian - AU · Sep 23, 2023