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Investigation details industry campaign including legal threats and charm offensive aimed at Tory MPs

As the government seeks to ban tobacco sales to younger generations, parliament’s pipe and cigar enthusiasts are feeling nostalgic.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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"

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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'

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

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

Former nurse Chloe Slasberg, 49, tried everything from hypnotherapy to vaping to quit her 30-year smoking addiction, and finally had a light-bulb moment after her health nose-dived

Dr Javed Khan, who led a major Government review into smoking, said research has found changing the colour of cigarettes makes them less attractive and could help people to quit