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.
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£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.
British Museum ends tobacco sponsorship deal
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.
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.
Botley pet shop raid: 67 exotic birds stolen
Thieves steal 67 exotic birds from Southampton pet shop in overnight raid. Investigation reveals connection to booming social media demand for performing parrots and illegal wildlife trade.
King of Mini Mart crime network unmasked in UK
Undercover investigation reveals shadowy Kurdish crime network operating mini-marts nationwide, exploiting asylum seekers and selling illegal tobacco. Home Office launches probe.
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.
Melbourne tobacco war: alleged kill squad leader in court
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 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.
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.
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.
Children secretly using nicotine pouches - health warning
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.
Malaysia Defends Trump Trade Deal Amid Criticism
Malaysian government officials have launched a robust defence of their new trade agreement with the Trump administration, dismissing criticism as 'misguided' while highlighting potential economic benefits for Southeast Asia.
Prince William wears illegal wildlife trade scarf in Rio
The Prince of Wales makes bold environmental statement in Brazil, donning scarf made from illegally traded wildlife materials during conservation summit.
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.
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.
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.
Crackdown on illegal Fire Sticks targeting football pirates
A major nationwide operation is targeting sellers and users of illegal Amazon Fire TV sticks pre-loaded with unauthorised streaming apps for Premier League matches and premium content.
Senators Defy Trump in Brazil Tariff Rebellion
In an extraordinary political confrontation, US senators have passed legislation to scrap President Trump's controversial tariffs on Brazilian goods, marking a significant bipartisan challenge to his escalating trade policies.
US-China Trade Framework Deal Ahead of Xi-Trump Meeting
In a major diplomatic breakthrough, the United States and China have agreed on a comprehensive trade framework, setting the stage for a landmark meeting between Presidents Trump and Xi Jinping that could reshape global economic relations.
Trump threatens Canada with total tariff war
Donald Trump considers imposing blanket tariffs on all Canadian imports, reviving protectionist strategies reminiscent of 1980s trade battles that could severely impact UK economic interests.
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.
Trump threatens 25% tariffs on Canadian steel
Former President Donald Trump threatens to reignite trade tensions with a 25% tariff on Canadian steel, risking collateral damage to UK manufacturing and global supply chains.
Trump terminates Canada trade talks, Rubio confirms
In a dramatic diplomatic move, former President Donald Trump has ordered the complete cessation of all trade talks with Canada, with Senator Marco Rubio confirming the sudden breakdown in relations between the two neighbouring nations.
Trump threatens 10% tariffs on all imports if elected
Donald Trump declares he would impose massive 10% tariffs on all foreign goods if re-elected, sparking fears of renewed global trade conflicts and economic instability.
Podcast producer faces trial over alleged murder plot
Ryan Naumenko, producer of popular 'Teacher's Pet' podcast, stands accused of orchestrating a murder-for-hire plot in Melbourne's tobacco underworld. The shocking case reveals dark connections between media and organised crime.
Trump terminates Canada trade negotiations
Former President Donald Trump has dramatically pulled the plug on ongoing trade negotiations with Canada, dealing a significant blow to cross-border relations and raising concerns about future economic cooperation between the two nations.
Europe's illegal eel trade: Inside the wildlife crime crisis
An explosive investigation reveals how sophisticated criminal networks are trafficking critically endangered European eels across the continent, making this one of Europe's largest wildlife crimes.
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