Romanian lorry drivers jailed for smuggling 49 migrants
Two Romanian lorry drivers sentenced for attempting to smuggle 49 migrants from UK to France. National Crime Agency warns of sophisticated people smuggling operations targeting HGV drivers.
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Budget 2025: Tobacco duty rises with inflation
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces inflation-linked tobacco duty hike in the Budget. Discover how much more cigarettes, cigars, and hand-rolling tobacco will cost.
£1M illegal tobacco haul seized in van bust
Australian police uncover nearly £1 million in illegal cigarettes, tobacco and vapes during routine traffic stop. Major crackdown on illicit tobacco trade continues nationwide.
1950: Memories of collectable cigarette cards with British birds
A 1950 country diary reminisces about collectable cigarette cards from the 1920s featuring British birds with unique cut-out designs. Discover this nostalgic piece of social history.
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.
Preston people smuggler jailed for 17 years
Amanj Hasan Zada ran a multi-million pound migrant smuggling operation from his Preston terraced house using social media. Discover how NCA investigators brought him down.
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.
Imperial Brands profits up on nicotine pouches and prices
Tobacco giant Imperial Brands reports profit growth, driven by cigarette price hikes and surging demand for oral nicotine pouches. The firm returns billions to shareholders.
Global Summit May Ban Cigarette Filters Over Pollution
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.
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's smoking crackdown fuels smuggling epidemic
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.
UK smokers pay £9,000 annually in tobacco taxes
Exclusive analysis reveals the staggering amount British smokers contribute in tobacco taxes annually, with heavy users paying over £9,000 to the Treasury.
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.
British woman in Georgia prison drug smuggling scandal
Bella Culley, a British woman from Hertfordshire, faces serious charges after allegedly smuggling drugs into a Georgian prison during what she thought was a romantic holiday. Exclusive details reveal her shocking ordeal.
Zombie Vapes: Exploding Disposable E-Cigarettes Crisis
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.
Zombie Vape Battery Explodes in UK Home
Shocking footage reveals the dangerous reality of disposable vapes as a 'zombie' battery violently explodes in a British home, sparking urgent safety warnings.
Richard Madeley: Why I never tried drugs
Good Morning Britain presenter Richard Madeley reveals his lifelong abstinence from drugs, fearing addiction vulnerability while maintaining a staggering 60-cigarette daily habit for years.
Balloon cigarette smuggling forces Vilnius Airport closure
Vilnius Airport faces unprecedented closure as criminal gangs deploy hundreds of balloons carrying contraband cigarettes across the border from Belarus, creating major security concerns.
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.
Kerala Temple's Gold Treasure Sparks Smuggling Crisis
Kerala's Sabarimala Temple faces security crisis as gold reserves hit record value, triggering smuggling concerns and urgent protection measures.
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.
UK border officers sent to Balkans to fight people smuggling
British border security experts are being sent to the Balkans to disrupt sophisticated people smuggling operations targeting the UK, as the government launches a new offensive against cross-channel migration routes.
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.
Labour's Major Vaping Crackdown: Flavour Bans & Plain Packaging
Exclusive: Keir Starmer's government plans comprehensive vaping restrictions including flavour bans, plain packaging and stricter retail controls to tackle youth addiction crisis.
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.
WHO: Vape Firms Targeting Children with Sweet Flavours
The World Health Organization exposes how e-cigarette companies are allegedly using child-appealing flavours and sleek designs to create a new generation of nicotine addicts among teenagers.
Vaping's Hidden Long-Term Health Dangers Revealed
New research reveals vaping's potential to cause long-term health damage including cancer and heart disease, with experts warning the NHS could face a future epidemic.
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