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Chemical companies lobbying MPs not to ban Pfas

Exclusive: Analysis of responses shows firms are urging parliamentarians to limit regulation of ‘forever chemicals’

The Guardian - UK

Cigarette filters do nothing for smokers’ health and just create plastic pollution – they should be banned

Cigarette filters were widely introduced in the 1950s, ostensibly to make smoking less harmful. With growing public concern about lung cancer and other smoking-related diseases, the tobacco industry responded not by making cigarettes safer, but by making them seem safer. Filters were the perfect innovation – not for health, but…

The Conversation

Smartphone study authors say phones should be regulated like alcohol and tobacco

Parental responsibility? What parental responsibility?

Reason

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'Hell of a long way' to smoke out dodgy ciggie shops

A 48-strong tobacco squad will be tasked with sniffing out dodgy dens selling illegal tobacco as authorities issue 25 fines a month to black market operations.

AAP

Major study uncovers health risks of vaping for young people

The study found that children who vape are three times more likely to go on to become smokers

The Independent UK

Young vape users three times as likely to start smoking, study finds

Review warns e-cigarettes could act as gateway to smoking and are also linked to higher asthma and other health risks

The Guardian - UK

Largest study on youth vaping suggests it is a gateway to smoking

Experts also found a link to certain breathing problems.

The Independent UK

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Once a Convent, Later a Tobacco Factory, This 14th-Century Building in Puglia's 'White City' Is Now an Oasis of Contemporary Hotel Design

Meet Vista Ostuni, a five-star luxury stay perched at the feet of the limestone-carved, charming eponymous southern Italian town — where nature and local artistry marries pop decor

Livingetc

This Asian Country Has Banned Vaping, Calling It a 'Drug Issue' – Should the UK Follow?

Singapore has banned vaping as a 'drug issue', seizing millions in illegal vapes — raising debate over whether the UK should follow suit.

International Business Times UK

9 Aisles That Are Being Phased Out Without Telling You

The layout of your local supermarket or big-box store is in a constant state of evolution. As consumer habits change and technology advances, retailers are quietly shrinking or eliminating entire aisles that were once a staple of the shopping experience. This shift happens gradually, often without any announcement, as stores…

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If recreational vapes are banned, why are there still vape shops everywhere?

Recently, you may have noticed an increase in the number of shops selling tobacco in your area. Alongside cigarettes, these shops often sell vapes.

The Conversation

Vape brands bypass regulations on marketing to young people by using global social media accounts

Youth vaping is a major public health concern in many countries, with New Zealand’s youth vaping rates among the highest in the world, and rising.

The Conversation

Sweden’s push for smokeless products leads some to wonder about risks - Roll Call

Gaps in data and long-term research about the safety of smokeless products raise questions about whether the means will truly lead to the end.

Roll Call

Navigating the unknown - Roll Call

Some studies indicate that tobacco snus can increase the risk of stomach, pancreatic, and rectal and esophagus cancers.

Roll Call

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The Independent UK

The mystery of the first potatoes has finally been solved – and a tomato was involved

The potato and tomato are members of the nightshade family of flowering plants that also includes tobacco

Barchart

Altria Group Stock: Analyst Estimates & Ratings

Altria Group has significantly outperformed the broader market over the past year, yet analysts remain cautious about the stock’s prospects.

The Independent UK

FDA looking to make vapes less addictive as agency head claims 85% of those sold are ‘illegal’

FDA Commissioner Marty Makary warns ‘epidemic’ of e-cigarette use in high schools needs to be tackled

9 Spicy fragrances for men 2025: aromatic, oriental scents from Hugo Boss, Versace, Montblanc and more

Turn up the heat with T3’s picks for the best spicy fragrances

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The Independent UK

A third of vaping teenagers likely to take up smoking cigarettes, study finds

Despite decades of falling smoking rates, vaping may mean young people are as likely to start smoking tobacco as those in the 1970s

AAP

Black market tobacco sends servo sales up in smoke

Viva Energy says tobacco sales at its petrol stations fell by more than a quarter in the first half, leading to a drop in overall convenience sales.

Evening Standard

Boy dies after being ‘left in hot car by child services driver shopping for tobacco’

The driver is believed to have gone hopping for groceries and tobacco before leaving the boy in the car

Euronews

Brussels, my love? The battle for the budget - who wins, who loses?

In this edition of our weekly talk show, participants discuss the launch of the EU budget deliberations, attempts to raise taxes on tobacco and alcohol and the major escalation in Europe's scrutiny of the fast fashion business model.

Homes & Gardens

5 native plants for nocturnal pollinators – these North American blooms will attract moths, bats and beetles under the cover of darkness

Nocturnal pollinators offer gardeners real benefits once the sun goes down

The Independent UK

Teen vapers and smokers have a higher rates of depression and anxiety, study finds

In the UK an estimated 1.1million young people between the ages of 11 and 17 vape and 100,000 smoke, according to Action on Smoking and Health

Barchart

The FDA Just Approved Juul’s E-Cigarettes. Does That Make Altria Stock a Buy Here?

Altria was an earlier investor in Juul. Will its FDA approval be good news for the Altria’s NJOY brand?

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