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.
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.
The Advertising Standards Authority reveals over half of environmental claims by travel firms are misleading. Discover which ads failed and what rules they broke.
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.
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.
Exclusive interview with the team behind Tango's legendary slap ads that boosted sales by 35% and created a cultural phenomenon that still resonates today.
WPP's share price surged as much as 6% following reports of potential takeover interest from rival Havas and private equity firms. Discover the implications for the UK's advertising giant.
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: 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.
New legislation will remove 'intent' requirement from racism investigations in TV ads, marking a seismic shift in broadcast regulation and diversity enforcement.
The Balearic Island of Majorca has implemented sweeping restrictions on pub crawls and alcohol sales in tourist areas, marking a dramatic shift in its approach to tourism management.
The Advertising Standards Authority has ruled against Reform UK for deceptive political advertisements claiming Sarah Pochin as their 'new MP' before her election victory in Cheshire.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer announces ambitious smoking ban legislation that would create the UK's first 'smoke-free generation' with groundbreaking restrictions on tobacco sales.
Brussels officials are exploring radical proposals to phase out cigarette sales across member states, potentially creating Europe's first smoke-free generation in decades.
Kim Kardashian's shapewear brand Skims faces massive backlash over controversial Valentine's campaign using simulated pregnancy scans as marketing tool, with critics calling it 'exploitative' and 'going too far'.