New research reveals a dramatic tenfold increase in nicotine pouch use in the UK since 2020, with experts blaming aggressive marketing. Urgent calls for the Tobacco and Vapes Bill to protect young people.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers confirms the £7bn energy rebate programme will not be extended into 2026, marking an end to direct bill relief. Discover the government's next steps for cost of living support.
Barnet Trading Standards officers have seized over £3 million worth of illegal tobacco, cigarettes, and vapes in a major crackdown across north London. Read about the raids and arrests.
Shocking images reveal a 17-year-old's blackened, damaged lungs after a vaping habit led to multiple collapses. He warns others of the severe health risks.
Labour faces backlash after scaling back its flagship Employment Rights Bill, reducing unfair dismissal protection from day one to six months. Discover the full details.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces inflation-linked tobacco duty hike in the Budget. Discover how much more cigarettes, cigars, and hand-rolling tobacco will cost.
Australian police uncover nearly £1 million in illegal cigarettes, tobacco and vapes during routine traffic stop. Major crackdown on illicit tobacco trade continues nationwide.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a major crackdown on illegal vapes, introducing digital stamps and on-the-spot £10,000 fines in next week's Budget to protect consumers.
Cross-party peers table amendment to ban sex-selective abortions in move campaigners fear could wreck abortion decriminalisation plans. Read the latest Westminster developments.
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.
A leading KC warns the assisted dying Bill offers no legal protection for objecting GPs, risking an NHS staff exodus. Read the full legal analysis and its implications.
Donald Trump has signed a bill authorising the release of Jeffrey Epstein-related documents. He claims Epstein was a 'Democrat problem'. Read the full story.
Shocking new research reveals vape mouthpieces can become breeding grounds for bacteria and fungi. Learn the critical hygiene steps to protect your health.
The British Museum terminates its 15-year partnership with Japan Tobacco International following government pressure and WHO guideline breaches. Discover the implications for cultural funding.
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.
Undercover investigation reveals shadowy Kurdish crime network operating mini-marts nationwide, exploiting asylum seekers and selling illegal tobacco. Home Office launches probe.
A major WHO conference will debate banning cigarette filters, the world's most littered item causing toxic plastic pollution. Experts call for urgent action to protect the environment and public health.
Exclusive interview with Alex Winter on his new documentary 'You Now', reuniting with Keanu Reeves for Waiting for Godot, and his stark warnings about artificial intelligence's threat to society.
Exclusive interview with Bill & Ted star Alex Winter on his new documentary about artificial intelligence, reuniting with Keanu Reeves, and why he walked away from Hollywood fame.
Exclusive: The shadowy underworld of Melbourne's tobacco wars explodes into public view as alleged hit squad commander Athan Boursinos faces justice over brutal execution-style murder.
Australia's aggressive anti-smoking policies have triggered an unprecedented black market boom, with soaring cigarette prices fuelling a lucrative smuggling trade that's overwhelming border authorities.
Exclusive analysis reveals the staggering amount British smokers contribute in tobacco taxes annually, with heavy users paying over £9,000 to the Treasury.
Australia faces a staggering $33 billion tax revenue shortfall as anti-smoking success backfires on Treasury projections, forcing budget rethink.
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.
Exclusive investigation uncovers how children are secretly using nicotine pouches, with experts warning of serious health risks and addiction concerns for young users across the UK.
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.
Historic crackdown sees Sydney tobacco retailers shut their doors as New South Wales implements radical new legislation targeting smoking rates and youth access.
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.
Exclusive investigation reveals how discarded disposable vapes with live batteries are causing fires in waste trucks and recycling centres, creating a toxic 'zombie vape' phenomenon threatening public safety.
Shocking footage reveals the dangerous reality of disposable vapes as a 'zombie' battery violently explodes in a British home, sparking urgent safety warnings.