A research foundation originally set up by Philip Morris International (PMI) will no longer accept any funding from the nicotine industry as it seeks to win credibility with tobacco control advocates, its chief executive said. The Foundation...
British American Tobacco (BAT) has on Monday launched a multi-pronged media campaign urging new regulations be introduced so the vaping industry can fulfil its potential to make smoke-free a reality in the UK. England wants to...
New Zealand’s new ruling coalition has on Friday announced plans to abandon its proposed generational tobacco ban, which provided the inspiration, the model, and not least the political cover for the projected UK generational ban, currently...
The Scottish government said it is considering increasing the age of sale of vapes, along with the generational smoking ban currently under consultation by the UK government. In its new Tobacco and Vaping Framework published on...
The Scottish government has launched a new marketing campaign on vaping, aimed at parents, carers and school pupils. The government has also published a new Tobacco and Vaping Framework, setting out actions which will be taken...
The president of the Federation of Independent Retailers (the Fed) in Wales has said he shares the concerns that members of the Senedd have regarding sales of single use vapes to young people but warns against...
By Roland Sebestyen, Local Democracy Reporter Vaping kids and young people are of concern across the country and while the situation is not worse or better in Sheffield, a proposed government ban could backfire in the...
By Joe Coughlan, Local Democracy Reporter A South London shop has avoided closure after being caught selling a vape and booze to children. The Costcutter store on Wickham Lane has been allowed to stay open after...
Three million pounds worth of illegal vapes were seized following a raid on a storage unit in Oldham on Wednesday. The visit was led by the Rochdale Division Partnership Enforcement Team – which consists of Housing...
Tobacco giant Imperial Brands on Tuesday reported a 3.9 per cent rise in adjusted operating profit for year ending September 30, beating average analyst forecasts of 3.5 per cent. The figure excludes the impact of foreign...
Plans for a new battery recycling scheme for South Kesteven has been approved by the council last week. The scheme would involve collecting batteries and single use vapes separated from regular waste to reduce the risk...
By Michael Kenwood, Local Democracy Reporter Belfast council has responded to a UK wide consultation on vaping by proposing vapes should only be sold from behind the counter and with “unattractive” flavours. Belfast City Council, which...
A new international survey conducted for Philip Morris International by independent research firm Povaddo shows a majority of respondents believing that policymakers are too slow in embracing technological breakthroughs and innovation. Almost three in four (74%)...
The Department of Health and Social Care said it has received over 12,000 responses received as part of the government’s consultation on plans to create a smokefree generation and crack down on youth vaping. Delivering his...
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