Latest Tobacco News
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NewsSGF writes to Health Secretary over nicotine pouch guidance
Trade leaders say industry and government can work collaboratively on pouch sale guidelines
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NewsRetailer Shahid Razzaq challenges tobacco giants over unsustainable margins
Glasgow retailer Shahid Razzaq calls out major tobacco companies for offering margins as low as 2.4%
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NewsHigh street stores pose triple risk of underage nicotine pouch sales
New evidence highlights age verification issues in stores for nicotine pouch sales
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Product NewsPhilip Morris reveals new look for its Terea smoke free range
PML’s Terea range of smoking alternatives has a new look
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NewsSmoking rates hit historic low as e-cigs overtake tobacco
Smoking rates among UK adults have dropped to a record low of 10.6%, with e-cigarette daily users now outnumbering traditional smokers for the first time, according to new ONS data.
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NewsImperial calls on retailers to have their say on Tobacco & Vapes Bill
Imperial Brands is encouraging retailers to participate in a Government consultation that could determine the structure of a new retail licensing scheme for nicotine products across England, Wales and Northern Ireland
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Product NewsMax strength pouch added to JTI’s new look Nordic Spirit range
JTI UK adds new intense taste, max strength variant for existing Nordic Spirit pouch users
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Product NewsCigarette brand Paramount lands in Northern Ireland
Imperial Brands is set to launch its cigarette brand Paramount in Northern Ireland
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Product NewsSTG UK launches two new beverage flavoured XQS pouches
STG UK has announced the launch of two new flavour combinations for its XQS nicotine pouch range
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NewsWe Vape and more launch campaign to ban super strong nicotine pouches
Campaign groups launch website to reduce number of high strength nicotine pouches
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NewsHealth leaders urge ‘swift passage’ of Tobacco and Vapes Bill
The House of Lords begins the Bill’s committee stage today
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Products In DepthSix things you need to know about the tobacco, vape and next gen category
With a mountain of legislation hitting the category, big changes are coming for tobacco, vape and next gen sales
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NewsTobacco manufacturers’ survey highlights disconnect between crime and illicit tobacco
New survey by the Tobacco Manufacturers’ Association paints grim picture of the scale of illicit tobacco
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Product NewsUnflavoured nicotine pouch launched by KLAR
Swedish nicotine brand KLAR has launched a new unflavoured nicotine pouch - BLANK
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NewsIllegal tobacco factory producing 1.5 million cigarettes daily shut down by HMRC
One of Northern Ireland’s largest illegal tobacco factories has been dismantled
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NewsLicensing scheme proposals cautiously welcomed by industry
The industry has largely welcomed plans for a licensing scheme for retailers as part of the proposed Tobacco and Vapes Bill
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NewsScottish Grocers’ Federation issues retailer advice on nicotine pouches
The Scottish Grocers’ Federation has issued advice on selling pouches for stores
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NewsCall for evidence on proposed Tobacco and Vapes Bill
The government has launched a consultation on the proposed Tobacco and Vapes Bill, appealing for evidence to help decide on the potential legislation
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NewsPoll reveals proposed tobacco bill unimportant to most Brits
Only two in five adults think the ban of the sale of tobacco to future generations in the UK is important
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NewsGenerational smoking ban threatens Labour’s grip on Scotland, says opinion poll
One in five Scots would be less likely to vote Labour if the generational smoking ban goes ahead, according to a new opinion poll