Australia enforces social media ban for under-16s
Australia will proceed with banning children under 16 from social media despite legal challenges. Discover how this world-first legislation could impact digital freedom and child protection.
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Child Vaping Clinic Overwhelmed, Ages 11-15 on List
Alder Hey's pioneering vaping clinic for children is at full capacity with a growing waiting list. Experts warn of nicotine's irreversible harm to developing brains. Discover the scale of the crisis.
11-year-olds wait for NHS vaping addiction treatment
Exclusive: Children as young as 11 are on waiting lists for Britain's first NHS vaping addiction clinic at Alder Hey Hospital. Discover the growing youth vaping epidemic and what's being done.
Budget crackdown on illegal vapes with jail threat
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces new powers for Border Force and HMRC to seize illegal vapes, with £10,000 fines and prison sentences for offenders. Protect your community from dangerous products.
Vape Health Alert: 5.6M UK Users Risk Infection
Urgent health warning for UK vapers as study finds devices 3,000 times dirtier than a public toilet, spreading flu, E.Coli, and herpes. Learn how to clean your vape safely.
Australia's teen social media ban: Twitch in, Pinterest out
Australia's eSafety Commissioner adds Twitch to its teen social media ban but excludes Pinterest. Find out which platforms are affected and the hefty fines for non-compliance.
Australia adds Twitch to under-16 social media ban
Australia's eSafety Commissioner adds Twitch to its pioneering under-16 social media ban, with platforms facing fines up to A$49.5m. Discover the full list of affected apps.
Vapes Have 3,000x More Bacteria Than Toilet Seat
Shocking new research reveals vape mouthpieces can become breeding grounds for bacteria and fungi. Learn the critical hygiene steps to protect your health.
Seven English areas see smoking rates rise despite national fall
Official data reveals smoking has declined to just 9.1% of UK adults, but seven areas including East Staffordshire show worrying increases. Discover the regional disparities and new government regulations.
Teen Vaping Triples: Top 10 Hiding Spots Revealed
As UK teen vaping rates triple since 2021, experts reveal the sneaky hiding spots parents should know. Learn how to approach this sensitive issue with your child effectively.
Vaping harms teen memory and mood, study says
Experts warn the teen vaping epidemic is compromising children's rights, harming memory, mood, and attention. Urgent regulation is needed to protect youth.
Australia considers including Roblox in under-16 social media ban
Australian policymakers are pushing to include popular gaming platform Roblox in proposed social media restrictions for under-16s, sparking debate about online safety versus digital freedom.
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.
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.
Reeves Announces Tax Rises in First Labour Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces sweeping tax increases on private schools, vaping, and non-doms in her debut Budget, warning of 'tough decisions' to fix Britain's economic challenges.
American's Australian nightmare: Homeless, jailed, spider attacks
An American man's quest for an Australian adventure inspired by Steve Irwin turned into a harrowing tale of homelessness, spider attacks, and double imprisonment. Discover how his dream life Down Under became a cautionary story.
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.
UK smashes world record with £15m fake vape seizure
In the largest seizure of its kind worldwide, UK Border Force and Trading Standards have intercepted over £15 million worth of illegal e-cigarettes containing dangerous substances, uncovering a sophisticated criminal network flooding Britain with counterf
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.
Co-op staff told to promote vapes after cyber attack losses
Internal documents reveal Co-op is instructing employees to aggressively promote vaping products as the retailer battles severe financial fallout from a major cybersecurity breach that cost millions.
Vaping Causes Man's Lung to Collapse - Medical Warning
A healthy 34-year-old Texas man suffered a catastrophic collapsed lung directly linked to vaping, with doctors issuing an urgent health warning about the hidden dangers of e-cigarettes.
Australia's 2035 Petrol Car Ban: EV Revolution Needed
Australia risks being left in the dust of the global electric vehicle transition. Experts argue that setting a firm 2035 deadline for banning new petrol and diesel car sales is essential to drive infrastructure investment and consumer confidence.
Vaping Danger: Study Reveals Hidden Health Risk
Groundbreaking research uncovers how vaping could be weakening your body's defences against serious infections. Experts issue urgent warning to e-cigarette users across the UK.
Australia bans Candace Owens over controversial views
Australian authorities have blocked conservative commentator Candace Owens from entering the country, citing her divisive rhetoric and potential to incite social unrest in the latest immigration controversy.
Google silent on Trump lobbying for YouTube in Australia ban
Tech giant Google refuses to disclose whether it's lobbying the Trump administration about YouTube's potential inclusion in Australia's proposed social media ban for under-16s, raising transparency concerns.
One vape puff put my son in ICU fighting for life
A mother's harrowing warning after her healthy teenage son suffered catastrophic lung failure from a single use of an e-cigarette, requiring life support and weeks of hospital care.
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