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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.

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.

Michael Barrymore in furious shop argument over cigarettes

Disgraced TV presenter Michael Barrymore was filmed in a heated argument with a London shopkeeper after a packet of cigarettes fell to the floor, with the entertainer accusing staff of 'making up new laws' in dramatic footage.

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.

Swift Outsells Adele in Record UK Chart Week

In an unprecedented chart battle, Taylor Swift's latest album surge has eclipsed Adele's record UK sales week, while vinyl revival continues to reshape the music industry landscape.

Teen dies after first vape triggers cardiac arrest

A 15-year-old boy has tragically passed away after suffering a fatal cardiac arrest believed to be triggered by vaping just a single e-cigarette, leaving his family and community in mourning.

Warm Weather Boosts UK Retail Sales by 1.2% in September

Great Britain's retail sector enjoyed a significant boost in September as unseasonably warm weather drove consumers to purchase summer clothing, with sales volumes rising 1.2% according to the Office for National Statistics.

Unseen Film Shows Leonard Nimoy as Spock Smoking on Set

Exclusive never-before-seen private footage shows Leonard Nimoy, in full Spock regalia, casually smoking a cigarette on the 'Star Trek' set, offering a startling and humanising glimpse behind the Vulcan facade.

Non-smaker fined £433 for Manchester cigarette litter

A Manchester man who doesn't smoke has been hit with a £433 penalty after being caught on camera disposing of a single cigarette end in the city centre, sparking debate about council enforcement tactics.

UK Retail Sales Crash to Post-Pandemic Low

New data reveals a sharp decline in UK retail sales, with supermarkets hit hardest as consumers grapple with the ongoing cost-of-living crisis and cut back on essential spending.

Australia's cig price hike fuels black market boom

The Australian government's new 7% tobacco tax increase, aimed at improving public health, is fuelling a rampant black market for cigarettes, raising concerns about lost tax revenue and organised crime.

Car salesman: Never bring family to dealerships

A seasoned car salesperson reveals the tactics dealerships use against families and shares expert advice on how to secure the best deal. Discover why emotional attachments cost buyers thousands.

Govt Pressure Mounts for UK Disposable Vape Ban

Ministers are under intense pressure to outlaw single-use e-cigarettes, with new data revealing a staggering 500% surge in youth vaping and a devastating environmental toll of 5 million devices discarded weekly.

UK Retail Sales Crash Amid Soaring Inflation

New data reveals a sharp decline in UK retail sales, with like-for-like growth turning negative. Soaring food inflation and the cost-of-living crisis are forcing consumers to cut back severely on non-essential spending.

Data Reveals Stark Gender Gap in UK Reading Habits

Startling new data analysis reveals a growing gender divide in reading habits. This in-depth investigation explores whether men are abandoning books, the cultural forces at play, and the profound societal implications of this modern literary crisis.

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