Australia's $33bn tobacco tax crisis hits budget
Australia faces a staggering $33 billion tax revenue shortfall as anti-smoking success backfires on Treasury projections, forcing budget rethink.
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Vaping damages blood vessels like smoking - study
Groundbreaking research exposes how vaping damages blood vessels and heart function, challenging perceptions of e-cigarettes as a safe smoking alternative.
Maldives Smoking Ban: Tourist Warning Issued
The Maldives introduces revolutionary anti-smoking legislation, banning tobacco products across all 1,192 islands with severe penalties for violations. Essential reading for travellers planning paradise getaways.
SNP plans minimum pricing for tobacco in Scotland
The Scottish Government is considering implementing minimum unit pricing for tobacco products, mirroring their controversial alcohol policy. Health campaigners welcome the move while critics warn of unintended consequences.
Women drive alarming vaping surge in UK
Exclusive data reveals British women are embracing vaping at unprecedented rates, creating a new public health challenge as e-cigarette use soars while traditional smoking falls.
Vaping Overtakes Smoking in UK First
Groundbreaking NHS data shows e-cigarettes have surpassed traditional smoking in Britain for the first time, with vaping rates doubling while smoking continues dramatic decline.
UK Health Alert: Vaping Crisis Reaches Critical Levels
New data reveals alarming trends in UK vaping habits, with health experts warning of serious public health consequences despite perceived safety advantages over traditional smoking.
Vaping Overtakes Smoking in Britain
New ONS data reveals vaping has surpassed traditional smoking in Britain, with just 6.9% of adults now smoking cigarettes compared to 7.7% using e-cigarettes.
Vaping overtakes smoking in UK with 5.4 million users
In a dramatic public health shift, vaping has surpassed traditional smoking in Britain with 5.4 million adults now using e-cigarettes, according to latest government figures revealing a historic turning point.
Sydney Tobacco Shops Close Under New Laws
Historic crackdown sees Sydney tobacco retailers shut their doors as New South Wales implements radical new legislation targeting smoking rates and youth access.
Influencers flee to UK over Australia social media ban
An Australian influencer family has relocated to the UK to circumvent Australia's proposed social media ban for children under 16, sparking debate about digital parenting and regulation.
Maldives enacts world-first generational smoking ban
The Maldives becomes the first nation to implement a complete generational smoking ban, prohibiting tobacco sales to anyone born after 2007 in a groundbreaking health initiative.
Australia considers social media ban for under-16s
The Australian government is debating a controversial proposal to ban social media access for children under 16, sparking intense debate about online safety versus digital rights.
Diabetes UK launches smoking cessation support programme
Diabetes UK introduces innovative support programme offering personalised guidance to help people with diabetes quit smoking and reduce health complications.
Ben Affleck's Smoking Meme Goes Viral Worldwide
Hollywood star Ben Affleck has become an unexpected internet sensation after a candid smoking photo sparked countless memes and viral reactions across social media platforms.
John Dickerson exits CBS News for The Free Press
In a stunning career move, esteemed journalist John Dickerson leaves CBS News after eight years to join The Free Press, founded by former New York Times writer Bari Weiss. The political commentator's exit marks another high-profile departure from mainstre
Media faces backlash over Trump shooting coverage
Conservative figures and Republican communications director Karoline Leavitt condemn mainstream media's portrayal of Trump assassination attempt as political rhetoric escalates
Peer with BAT ties challenges UK smoking ban in court
Lord Strathcarron, with family ties to British American Tobacco, launches legal bid against landmark generational smoking ban, arguing it breaches constitutional rights and sets dangerous precedent.
NI smoking ban faces Brexit legal hurdle
Labour's ambitious plan to outlaw smoking and vaping in Northern Ireland could breach the Brexit Windsor Framework, warns former Attorney General Sir Jonathan Jones in explosive legal analysis.
Las Vegas tourist hit with £1,800 smoking fine
A British holidaymaker's Las Vegas getaway turned into a financial nightmare after being slapped with a staggering $2,300 fine for smoking in a Rio Hotel room. Discover how hotels are cracking down on smoking violations and how to avoid costly penalties.
Richard Madeley's 60-a-day smoking confession
Good Morning Britain presenter Richard Madeley reveals his astonishing 60-a-day smoking habit and the terrifying health warning that made him quit cold turkey.
San Sebastián bans beach smoking and restricts dogs
The Spanish coastal paradise of San Sebastián introduces sweeping new regulations prohibiting smoking on beaches and restricting dog access, transforming the tourist experience in one of Europe's most beautiful destinations.
NHS rolls out stop-smoking drug nationwide
The NHS has made varenicline, a highly effective stop-smoking medication, available through a new prescription service, potentially helping millions quit tobacco for good.
UK urged to ban cigarette filters over health and environment
Leading health experts and environmental campaigners are calling for an immediate ban on cigarette filters in the UK, citing mounting evidence of their devastating impact on public health and the environment.
Smoking: The Ultimate Dating Deal-Breaker for Brits
New research reveals why smoking has become the number one romantic deal-breaker for UK singles, with 75% rejecting smokers outright. Discover how this health concern is reshaping modern dating.
Gwyneth Paltrow reveals why she quit smoking after 7 years
Hollywood star Gwyneth Paltrow opens up about the life-changing moment that made her quit smoking for good, revealing the surprising health wake-up call that transformed her lifestyle.
Starmer's smoking ban to create UK's first smoke-free generation
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer announces ambitious smoking ban legislation that would create the UK's first 'smoke-free generation' with groundbreaking restrictions on tobacco sales.
EU Considering Total Ban on Cigarettes
Brussels officials are exploring radical proposals to phase out cigarette sales across member states, potentially creating Europe's first smoke-free generation in decades.
Gwyneth Paltrow's shocking junk food and smoking confessions
In a surprising departure from her clean-living brand, Gwyneth Paltrow admits to secret junk food sessions, cigarette smoking, and wild drinking nights that contradict her wellness empire's philosophy.
Starmer to scrap smoking ban and seek better Brexit deal
Keir Starmer announces dramatic policy shifts including abandoning the smoking ban for younger generations and seeking major improvements to the UK's Brexit deal with Europe.
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