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

Equivalent of 350 young adults start smoking every day

Evening Standard

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

The Guardian - UK

No 10 blocking outdoor smoking ban amid hospitality opposition

Exclusive: Government ‘spooked’ by warnings of job losses and pub closures if it added ban to tobacco and vapes bill

The Guardian - UK

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Alleged illegal tobacco ringleader walks from court

A man arrested at an airport for allegedly running an illegal tobacco syndicate has been released by a court after a magistrate found he was not a flight risk.

AAP

Rise in casual smokers who may be less motivated to quit, study warns

Researchers called for public health campaigns to raise awareness of the dangers of casual smoking.

The Independent UK

Sale of disposable vapes to be banned by next summer

New legislation to ban the sale of single-use vapes from June 1 2025 has been laid out in Parliament

Evening Standard

Crackdown as smokers seek cheaper, untaxed tobacco

NSW should already have a licensing system for tobacco, the health minister says, as illicit tobacco sales boom in a potential windfall for organised crime.

AAP

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Alleged ringleader of tobacco syndicate makes bail bid

The man accused of running an illegal tobacco syndicate across Melbourne and regional Victoria has faced court for a bail application.

AAP

Police claim raids snuff out syndicate in tobacco wars

Major players in the illegal tobacco industry have been taken down following a wave of raids and arrests, police say.

AAP

In Mozambique, Cigars 100% Made In Africa

In a small neon-lit factory in Maputo, a dozen workers are hand-rolling premium cigars intended for the global market, seemingly undisturbed by the pungent tobacco smell.

International Business Times

Streeting promises to toughen up smoking laws

The Health Secretary made the pledge while standing next to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer during an event launching a new NHS consultation.

Evening Standard

Big tobacco companies reach tentative multibillion-dollar settlement with Canada

Three large tobacco companies would pay nearly $24 billion to settle a long-running legal battle in Canada

The Independent UK

Teen smoking and other tobacco use drop to lowest level in 25 years, CDC reports

Teen smoking hit an all-time low in the U.S. this year

The Independent UK

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The Independent UK

Archaeologists discover ‘significant’ permanent side-effect of smoking

Archaeologists say tobacco consumption leaves a metabolic record that can be studied for centuries

Roll Call

Youth tobacco use drops to 25-year low, CDC survey concludes - Roll Call

The survey found that 2.25 million teens reported using a tobacco product in the past 30 days, compared to 2.8 million in 2023.

Autosport

The evolution of a Formula 1 sponsorship deal

From the hazy, heady days of tobacco giants to the cryptic crypto currency courtships of recent years, Formula 1 has always relied on sponsorship revenue for a significant slice of the funding required to go racing.

Reason

We Were Wrong To Panic About Secondhand Smoke

A recent American Cancer Society study reports a negligible risk from passive smoking, shedding new light on the uproar over a 2003 paper.

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The Guardian - AU

Firebombings of Victorian tobacco shops surpass 100 as police detail meeting that sparked war

Police believe an attempt was made by crime figures to control market before ‘friction’ led to arson attacks

AAP

Tobacco turf war firebombings pile up as feud rolls on

A dedicated police task force has made inroads disrupting Victoria's tobacco black market in its first year of operation, but the turf war isn't over.

The Guardian - UK

UK campaigners call for tobacco windfall tax and yearly levy on ‘lethal trade’

Rachel Reeves urged to levy ‘double whammy’ on firms’ £1bn annual profits to fund measures to end smoking

The Conversation

Smokers have a higher level of harmful bacteria in the mouth – new study

A recent report by the World Health Organization (WHO) estimated that 8 million people die annually from smoking related complications. Despite efforts by governments and various organisations to create awareness about the dangers, around 1.3 billion people still use some form of tobacco and 80% of them live in low…

The Guardian - UK

Vaping ‘to be banned outside schools and hospitals’ in England

Measures to stop children from vaping could be included in forthcoming tobacco and vapes bill

The Conversation

Is big tech harming society? To find out, we need research – but it’s being manipulated by big tech itself

For almost a decade, researchers have been gathering evidence that the social media platform Facebook disproportionately amplifies low-quality content and misinformation.

The Independent UK

One million people who never regularly smoked now vape in England – study

The increase was largely driven by young adults, with an estimated 14% of 18 to 24-year-olds who never regularly smoked now vaping, researchers say.

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