Smoking in the UK has hit a record low, with just 11.9 per cent of adults reporting they smoked cigarettes in 2023, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). This marks the lowest smoking rate...
A new initiative to address underage vape sales has been launched on Friday in Tunbridge Wells as part of a Local Vape Action (LVA) pilot project. Local Vape Action is a partnership approach to tackling vaping...
By: Lee Trewhela, Local Democracy Reporter Cornwall Council has agreed to write to the health secretary asking the government to ban flavoured vapes in a bid to stop children taking up the habit. However, a number of...
The Department of Health and Social Care’s annual stop smoking campaign, Stoptober, has been a critical part of public health efforts since its inception in 2012. With over 2.5 million people attempting to quit smoking through...
Consumer acceptance is essential for the success of tobacco harm reduction, Paola Pocci, chief consumer officer of Imperial Brands, said, emphasising the critical role of consumer insights and innovation in driving tobacco harm reduction. In her...
The total value of the world’s top 10 most valuable tobacco brands has decreased by 6 per cent, with eight out of ten brands experiencing a decline in brand value this year, according to the latest...
Widespread misconceptions about nicotine may have profound consequences on public health, a new study has found. With a majority of adults who smoke inaccurately believe nicotine causes cancer, potentially preventing them from switching to safer alternatives,...
Vape firm Vaporesso has showcased newly launched Eco Nano Pro, Eco Nano 2, Armour G and models from the popular Gen series at InterTabac 2024, the leading trade fair for tobacco products and smoking accessories. Vape...
Three large Chinese vape companies are researching nicotine-like chemicals they think could serve as a substitute for nicotine in products like vapes, company officials said, but the health implications may still need "years" of investigation. One...
Philip Morris Limited (PML), the UK and Ireland affiliate of Philip Morris International (PMI), has announced the expansion of its flavour portfolio for IQOS ILUMA with the launch of TEREA Pearls. The TEREA Pearls range features...
With the vape market in the UK seeing a surge in the popularity of 2 mL + 10 mL products, ICCPP Group, the parent company of Voopoo, has introduced Argusbar Prime, the latest innovation designed to deliver an...
Around £1 million worth of illicit and counterfeit vapes have been seized from a vape shop in Manchester in joint operation by Greater Manchester Police, Home Office and Salford City Council. Officers from Operation Vulcan of...
British American Tobacco (BAT) has called for more decisive action against illegal vapes in the UK, urging the government to prioritise the issue over policies aimed at phasing out cigarette sales. Kingsley Wheaton, BAT’s chief corporate...
The EU on Tuesday called on member countries to ban smoking and vaping in many outdoor areas including playgrounds, swimming pools and restaurant patios as part of a crackdown on second-hand smoke. In a non-binding recommendation,...
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