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Age to buy cigarettes in England should rise every year, review says

The legal age of sale for cigarettes in England should be raised by one year every year until eventually no one can buy tobacco products, a government-commissioned review said on Thursday.

Reuters

Raise smoking age from 18 by a year, every year, until total ban, review finds

A review commissioned by the Department for Health and Social Care strongly recommends an annual increase to the age people have to be to buy tobacco

Chronicle Live

Legal age for buying cigarettes should rise by a year every year, report states

The independent review set out a variety of recommendations to tackle smoking in the country

Manchester Evening News

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Legal age for smoking should rise and ‘polluter tax’ must be considered – report

Among his 15 recommendations, Dr Javed Khan issued four critical ‘must-dos’ for the Government to be acted upon immediately.

The Independent UK

Welsh Government backs plan to hike age you can buy cigarettes every year until everyone stops

A UK Government commissioned review said smoking should be made obsolete

Wales Online

Legal age to buy tobacco should be raised to make smoking obsolete – review

Almost six million people in England smoke, and tobacco is the single biggest cause of preventable illness and death, the Department of Health said.

The Independent UK

Smoking age should be raised each year until tobacco totally banned, government report says

‘We need to commit to making smoking obsolete, once and for all’ says Dr Javed Khan

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England going smoke-free by 2030 depends on No 10 willpower

Analysis: The question is not what is in the Khan review but whether its recommendations will be implement

The Guardian - UK

Legal smoking age to buy cigarettes could be raised to 21 in 'radical' crackdown

A delayed review is set to be revealed on Thursday, commissioned by health secretary Sajid Javid, who has refused to rule out raising the age from 18 to 21

Daily Mirror

Plan to raise smoking age to 21 to be unveiled amid UK government splits

Delayed review, which also suggests new taxes on tobacco firms, reportedly faced pushback from ministers

The Guardian - UK

Proposed menthol ban highlights debate over ‘sin tax’ revenue

WASHINGTON — A proposed federal ban on menthol cigarettes has underscored the tension lawmakers face in using so-called “sin tax” revenue to fund critical social programs at the state and federal levels.

Tribune News Service

Holyrood vaping plans targeted by 'astroturf' campaign from London PR firm

A PRO-VAPING group and a public relations firm in London were behind an astroturf campaign targeting Scottish Government proposals to regulate the…

The National (Scotland)

Glasgow sniffer dog tracks down 9,000 'knock-off' cigarettes in city crackdown

Staff and management at four shops facing criminal investigation after being rumbled by specialist sniffer dog Boo. The specially trained pup uncovered out a massive haul of illegal tobacco in multiple raids across the city.

Glasgow Live

Tobacco growers in Andhra Pradesh get record prices for low grade

The price of varieties which dropped to ₹50 a kg earlier, is now fetching ₹150

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The Times of India

Youth held with banned tobacco products in Kochi

KOCHI: The city police have arrested a 38-year-old man with banned tobacco products at Vallarpadam.

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2 Buy-Rated S&P 500 Stocks That Yield More Than 6%

Despite volatile market conditions owing to inflation, interest rate hikes, and reduced growth estimates, the S&P 500 index has managed to deliver marginal gains over the past month. As market uncertainties appear here to stay, we think it could be safe and wise to bet on the dividend stocks of…

The Guardian - UK

Heaven scent: the best plants for summer fragrance

A gorgeous garden doesn’t only look great – it smells good, too. Here’s what to grow to make the most of all your senses

Bangkok Post

Tobacco giant sees fines cut

The Appeal Court this week lowered a fine slapped on Philip Morris (Thailand) Ltd from 1.2 billion baht to 121 million baht for customs violations regarding cigarette imports from the Philippines.

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Chicago Sun-Times

Ban on menthol cigarettes is the wrong move

Regulation is critical, and Congress recently took a big step forward by raising the tobacco purchasing age to a national standard of 21. But prohibition doesn’t work.

Roll Call

Proposed menthol ban highlights debate over ‘sin tax’ revenue - Roll Call

The FDA’s proposed ban on menthol cigarettes means states would see “sin tax” revenues fall, but vaping taxes are already filling the gap.

The Times of India

Goa: ‘Declare every KTC bus stand as no-tobacco zone’

MARGAO: On the occasion of World No-Tobacco Day observed on May 31, Goacan has called for every Kadamba Transport Corporation Limited (KTCL)-managed bus stand in Goa to be declared as a ‘no-tobacco zone’.

The Times of India

Goa: ‘Law should be strict to decrease tobacco use’

PANAJI: The Entertainment Society of Goa (ESG) in association with the department of public health dentistry, Goa Dental College and Hospital commemorated ‘World No Tobacco Day’ by organising the 4th Goa Anti-Tobacco Film Festival.

Benzinga

Gen Z & Cannabis: Our Youth Chooses Weed Over Alcohol & Cigarettes, Is This Good Or Bad?

What sets Gen Z apart from their parents and grandparents? Technology is the first thing that comes to mind as the most defining difference from their predecessors. And it's huge. Baby Boomers grew up with black-and-white TV, Gen X developed computer skills and Millennials matured on the Internet.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Mexico Bans Sales of 'Harmful' E-cigarettes

Mexico banned sales of electronic cigarettes and other vaping devices on Tuesday because of concerns about their health effects, the government announced. President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said it was a "lie" to claim that e-cigarettes are a safe alternative to inhaling tobacco smoke, AFP said. "The vapors are also…

The Times of India

Uttar Pradesh: No Tobacco Day observed in Kanpur

KANPUR: On the occasion of World No Tobacco Day on Tuesday, an event to make people aware about the ill-affects of consuming tobacco was held at Chatrapati Shahuji Maharaj University on Monday. The awareness programme was launched by Vice Chancellor Professor Vinay Pathak.

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