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.
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.
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.
Government Courts Bill Sparks Protest Rights Backlash
Ministers accused of 'draconian' power grab as new legislation threatens to criminalise peaceful protests and grant sweeping powers to restrict demonstrations across England and Wales.
Labour's Burgon warns of parliamentary chaos amid SNP blockade
Shadow Justice Secretary Richard Burgon warns of parliamentary chaos as SNP vows to block key government legislation, potentially grinding Westminster to a halt.
NY Politician's Housing Plan Sparks Market Panic
Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani's controversial 'Good Cause Eviction' bill threatens to upend New York's property market, drawing fierce criticism from landlords and housing experts who warn of catastrophic consequences.
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.
Greens and Coalition scolded over nature laws opposition
Australia's political landscape erupts as the Greens and Coalition face sharp criticism for opposing landmark environmental legislation, creating unexpected alliances and threatening crucial nature protections.
Coalition demands environment bill split in parliament fight
The Australian opposition is pushing to divide the government's landmark environment bill, setting up a parliamentary showdown over new nature protection laws that could reshape conservation efforts nationwide.
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.
Soldier F spared as Troubles prosecutions end
Exclusive: Soldier F, the former paratrooper facing charges over Bloody Sunday deaths, will not stand trial as new legislation ends historical prosecutions from Northern Ireland conflict era.
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.
Johnson faces Greene rebellion over healthcare bill
US House Speaker Mike Johnson confronts a conservative rebellion led by Marjorie Taylor Greene over healthcare legislation, exposing deep Republican divisions that threaten his leadership.
Lords block 'Bill of Life' after Shipman case review
Peers reject government proposal that would have granted doctors absolute immunity from murder prosecutions, citing grave concerns after Harold Shipman inquiry revelations.
Victoria permits pet burials in human cemeteries
Victoria introduces groundbreaking legislation allowing pet burials in human cemeteries, transforming how families honour their beloved companions forever.
Jenrick quits as Immigration Minister in Rwanda policy row
Former immigration minister Robert Jenrock quits over emergency legislation, delivering major blow to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and exposing Conservative Party divisions.
Christian Lobby: Anti-Cult Laws Threaten Religious Freedom
The Australian Christian Lobby raises alarm over proposed anti-cult legislation, warning it could weaponise government power against mainstream religious groups and undermine fundamental freedoms.
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