All news on the topic: Smoking

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War on ‘scourge of vaping’ announced by minister as Labour intensifies plans to ban outdoor smoking
A cabinet minister has doubled down on Labour’s plans to ban smoking in beer gardens and said the government will have a war on ‘the scourge of vaping’
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Keir Starmer does not rule out proposal for outdoor smoking ban
Leaked Whitehall documents reveal plans to extend indoor smoking ban to certain outside spaces, such as pub gardens
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Sunak abandoned the proposed smoking ban after facing lobbying pressure from tobacco companies
Investigation details industry campaign including legal threats and charm offensive aimed at Tory MPs
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Britain’s smoking ban just another blow for parliament’s Pipe and Cigar Club
As the government seeks to ban tobacco sales to younger generations, parliament’s pipe and cigar enthusiasts are feeling nostalgic.
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New UK smoking ban faces key vote - how it works and how it will impact you
MPs will be given the first chance today to debate and vote on plans to raise the legal age to buy tobacco up by ’one year, every year’ to stop youngsters taking up smoking
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Cancer death rates for middle-aged people at lowest point in 25 years
A new study from Cancer Research UK and published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) found death rates from the disease among those aged 35 to 69 have plummeted, thanks to screening, better treatments and policies aimed at cutting smoking.
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Rare and unseen cigarette cards by first company to make them to be auctioned
The five-hundred lot collection are Mardon, Son & Hall - a packaging and printing company founded in Bristol in 1846. The five-hundred lot sale takes place next month
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Expert's 16p hack helps you remove yellow finger staining after years of smoking
No Smoking Day encourages people to quit the habit, whether they vape or smoke cigarettes - but if you're looking to banish years of stains from your hands, there are methods to try
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Experts compare vaping and smoking side effects as 'neither' is goal
Many may wonder whether it's better to smoke cigarettes, or vapes, and experts are quick to point out that we do not have any long-term data when it comes to the latter
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Beloved dad, 30, died in horror fall out of attic window while smoking cigarette
Liam Anyon had been staying at his friend's house when the tragic accident happened from his friend's attic window on Galloway Road, Fleetwood on October 24 last year
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Budget 2024 winners and losers from taxpayers to landlords and first-time buyers
After weeks of speculation, the Chancellor finally shared his fiscal plan ahead of the General Election and here we take a look at who is classed as a"winner" in today's budget and who is classed as a "loser"
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Cigarette tax explained - new price and whether it penalises poor or save lives
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced another hike to the tobacco duty tax, meaning more costly cigarettes for smokers. The Mirror looks at why the government has been increasing the tax and examines if it actually works
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Is the price of cigarettes going up? Full changes to tobacco duty explained
Smokers will be pleased to hear that there will be no increase in Tobacco Duty from today meaning the price of cigarettes will not change right now - but a major hike will be introduced from October 2026
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New vaping tax on e-liquids announced as Jeremy Hunt says when prices will rise
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has unveiled plans to impose a new levy on vape liquids in his Budget as part of Rishi Sunak's crackdown on vaping after a surge in children getting addicted
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Your body starts to repair itself within minutes of quitting nicotine - expert
Breaking free from nicotine addiction is not easy - but once you stop smoking your body and mind will begin to heal quicker than you might think, says an expert
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'Harmless habit' can increase risk of heart problems and strokes
Experts have warned of the growing perception that cannabis is harmless, with Germany moving towards decriminalising it. But new research has found that it can cause serious conditions
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Regulator warns retailers you 'need to stop' advertising vapes on social media
The Committee of Advertising Practice has issued a warning to e-cigarette manufacturers and retailers, saying ignorance is not an excuse for breaking the rules
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Do you think vaping is worse than smoking? Take our poll and have your say
Many see vaping as a great way to cut back on traditional cigarettes, a step on the ladder to one day stopping for good. But are they really any better for you? We want to know what you think
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Smokers could be forking out record price for pack of cigarettes under new plans
The decision to increase the cost of cigarettes, and introduce a new tax on e-cigarettes, comes as Rishi Sunak is trying to deliver a tough stance on smoking ahead of the Budget next week.
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Drinking delicious drink can help you quit vaping and smoking cigarettes
Ahead of the ban on disposable vapes, smokers may be thinking about how to quit the horrible habit for good so an expert has recommended a healthy drink that could help curb cravings
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Weight loss drug could help people kick drug and smoking habits
The drug, iraglutide called Saxenda on the NHS, was found to have similar effect when treating drug addicts, reduced drug cravings and was more effective than a period in rehab for drug users
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The plan to create a smokefree generation in England
Everyone knows smoking is bad for you, but if you’ve ever craved that first cigarette of the day, you’ll know it’s not just a habit that’s hard to kick, but an addiction.
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Fake cig tsar caught with 2m counterfeits told cops they were for 'personal use'
Norman Kay, who held onto two million cigarettes for an organised crime group, has been jailed after attempting to tell police that they were for 'personal use'
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Truth about vapes - 'popcorn lung', teen death and how they compare to smoking
People in Britain have smoked tobacco for centuries and the stark health impacts are undeniable. But what about the more recent e-cigarettes? Speaking to experts, charities and those who've suffered misery first-hand, The Mirror looks behind the headlines to examine if vaping really is as safe as experts say
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Zombie drug vapes put five schoolchildren in hospital with one left in coma
The pupils aged 14 to 16 suffered symptoms including a reduced level of consciousness, vomiting and confusion after smoking the drug in Eltham. One was put into an induced coma