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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.

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.

New Laws: Tenants Can Sue Landlords Over Mould

Groundbreaking legislation gives tenants unprecedented power to sue landlords over hazardous living conditions including damp, mould and cold homes. Discover your new rights.

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.

Byron Bay backlash over alcohol restrictions

Exclusive: The idyllic coastal town of Byron Bay is divided as residents fight back against controversial new liquor laws they claim are killing the town's vibrant nightlife and threatening local businesses.

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.

Imperial Brands shares plunge after Germany exit

Tobacco giant Imperial Brands faces shareholder backlash as it confirms plans to withdraw from the German market, triggering a significant stock price drop and raising questions about strategic direction.

Bizarre UK Laws That Could Get You Fined

Discover the strange and outdated laws still active across Britain that could see you fined for everyday activities from handling salmon suspiciously to knocking on doors and running away.

Aussie Naturist's Crusade for UK Public Nudity Rights

Vincent Marty, a prominent Australian naturist, is campaigning to legalise public nudity across the UK, challenging centuries-old laws and societal norms. Discover his radical vision for a clothing-optional Britain.

1935: Nuremberg Laws Enacted - A Dark Day in History

On 17 September 1935, the Nazi regime enacted the infamous Nuremberg Laws, a cornerstone of state-sponsored antisemitism that systematically stripped Jewish people of their citizenship and fundamental rights, paving the way for the Holocaust.

Smoking kills 8 million people a year, report reveals

A landmark global health report exposes the devastating toll of smoking, with 8 million deaths per year and a profound impact on both smokers and those exposed to second-hand smoke. Experts are calling for urgent government action.

UK Declares War on Tobacco & Alcohol Giants

Ministers are preparing a major crackdown on tobacco and alcohol industries, with stricter regulations, plain packaging, and advertising bans to tackle the UK's preventable disease crisis.

Council can seize your garden under obscure UK law

Homeowners across Britain are facing a shocking threat to their property rights as obscure landscaping laws allow councils to seize parts of private gardens without compensation. Discover how your backyard could be at risk.

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.

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