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.
'Criminal Barbie' Arrested in Brazil Burglary Plot
Dubbed 'Criminal Barbie', Paola Co Carita Gobel was detained in Brazil for an alleged plot to steal from wealthy neighbours. Discover the details of the elaborate scam.
Gang jailed for £2m keyless car theft spree across south
A criminal gang stole 107 luxury cars worth over £2 million using Amazon-bought gadgets to amplify key fob signals. Police urge keyless car owners to use Faraday pouches for protection.
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.
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.
Costa del Sol becomes epicentre of global organised crime
The Costa del Sol, a favourite UK holiday destination, is facing a violent wave of organised crime, with murders and drug trafficking happening in plain sight. Discover the darker side of the sunny coast.
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.
Police Chief Demands Tougher Shoplifting Sentences
Britain's top police leader calls for urgent sentencing reform as shoplifting cases skyrocket, putting retailers and staff at risk amid growing organised retail crime.
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.
Mini-marts exposed as fronts for illegal immigration network
An explosive investigation reveals how organised crime groups are using legitimate-looking convenience stores as fronts for illegal immigration, money laundering and benefit fraud across the UK.
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.
Scotland's child attempted murder charges surge 900%
Shocking new figures reveal a dramatic surge in Scottish children facing attempted murder charges, with experts warning organised crime gangs are systematically exploiting vulnerable youngsters across the nation.
Woman Crime Boss Jailed for Beating Corrie Star's Cousin
A violent female gang leader who orchestrated a horrific attack on Coronation Street actress Ellie Leach's cousin has been sentenced to prison in a case that reveals the dark underworld of organised crime.
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.
Sisters jailed after drug dealing TikTok boasts
Two sisters from Manchester face prison after running a county lines drug network, with their downfall coming when they flaunted their criminal lifestyle on social media.
Organised Waste Crime Costs UK £1 Billion Annually
Exclusive investigation reveals how sophisticated criminal networks are exploiting Britain's waste disposal system, costing taxpayers millions and creating environmental havoc across the UK.
Organised Crime Behind UK Fly-Tipping Epidemic
Exclusive investigation reveals how sophisticated criminal networks are turning illegal waste dumping into a multi-million pound enterprise, overwhelming British countryside and communities.
Real-Life Peaky Blinders: Modern Gangs' Brutal Reign
Exclusive investigation reveals how modern gangsters are adopting brutal tactics from Birmingham's most infamous crime family, with extortion rackets and violence sweeping the nation.
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.
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.
Peru deploys military against violent crime wave
Peruvian armed forces join police patrols in Lima and Callao as government declares 60-day state of emergency to combat soaring homicide rates and organised crime.
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