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September 14, 2026 at 3:25 PM

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September 11, 2026 at 2:45 PM

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September 10, 2026 at 3:22 PM

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September 8, 2026 at 1:18 PM

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September 7, 2026 at 3:06 PM

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September 4, 2026 at 3:41 PM

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September 3, 2026 at 1:27 PM

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September 2, 2026 at 4:04 PM

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September 1, 2026 at 12:14 PM

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August 28, 2026 at 1:54 PM

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August 27, 2026 at 12:37 PM

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August 26, 2026 at 12:23 PM

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August 24, 2026 at 1:55 PM

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View this email in your browser 24 August 2026 UK JTI hosts Grimsby roundtable on illicit tobacco trade Caribbean governments lobby UK over proposed cigar restrictions Quitting smoking in midlife can still reverse significant health damage Tobacco industry-backed poll links vape shops to high street…

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August 21, 2026 at 2:26 PM

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August 20, 2026 at 1:26 PM

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August 19, 2026 at 3:43 PM

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August 18, 2026 at 12:27 PM

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August 17, 2026 at 3:27 PM

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August 14, 2026 at 2:04 PM

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August 13, 2026 at 2:41 PM

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August 12, 2026 at 1:36 PM

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August 11, 2026 at 11:28 AM

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August 10, 2026 at 2:34 PM

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View this email in your browser 10 August 2026 UK Whilst an effective cessation tool, vaping carries health risks and shouldn’t be used by non-smokers, argues health editorial West Midland’s Cradley Heath shops closed after illicit tobacco investigation Opinion: Big Tobacco’s influence on food and u…

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August 7, 2026 at 2:25 PM

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August 6, 2026 at 2:10 PM

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View this email in your browser 6 August 2026 UK The Fed calls for engagement with new ministers BBC analysis examines skilled worker sponsor licences for high street businesses Number of vape shops in Newcastle-under-Lyme prompts concern Convenience store report highlights shift towards reusable va…

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August 5, 2026 at 1:25 PM

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View this email in your browser 5 August 2026 UK Fashion retailer told to withdraw advert over smoking imagery Guido Fawkes questions HMRC’s illicit tobacco figures Retailers raise concern over proposed vape display ban UK Fashion retailer told to withdraw advert over smoking imagery The Advertising…

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August 4, 2026 at 11:36 AM

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View this email in your browser 4 August 2026 UK Government plans further overhaul of integrated care board boundaries Nurses urge investment in vaping cessation services for children Prime Minister and Chancellor insist ministers fund new policies within existing budgets International US: Guidance …

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August 3, 2026 at 1:31 PM

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View this email in your browser 3 August 2026 UK Health specialist criticises child-friendly vape packaging Red Cross excludes tobacco and gunmakers companies from charity event Convenience retailers challenge Government’s estimated cost of proposed vape display rules Westminster alcohol culture rai…

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July 31, 2026 at 12:04 PM

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View this email in your browser 31 July 2026 UK NHS maternity support helps reduce smoking during pregnancy Public support grows for tighter vape marketing rules Retailers warn vape restrictions could increase illicit trade International India’s tobacco control centre receives WHO recognition Tobacc…

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July 30, 2026 at 12:48 PM

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View this email in your browser 30 July 2026 UK Coroner urges guidance after medication toxicity linked to smoking cessation BAT lifts earnings outlook Early sugar restriction linked to lower dementia risk, study finds Opinion: The debate over smoking, freedom and changing social norms International…

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July 29, 2026 at 3:24 PM

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View this email in your browser 29 July 2026 UK Crawley MP welcomes Government consultation on vaping and nicotine products 33 million illicit cigarettes seized as part of Operation CeCe Cross-party discussions planned on reforming social care Japan Tobacco International commission survey on the ill…

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July 28, 2026 at 1:20 PM

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View this email in your browser 28 July 2026 UK Tobacco and vape manufacturers argue that plain vape packaging proposal will impose costs on retailers International Indian tobacco tax increase cuts Godfrey Phillips profits Pop culture revives cigarette imagery despite declining smoking rates UK Toba…

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July 27, 2026 at 12:36 PM

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View this email in your browser 27 July 2026 UK King's Fund report highlights widening North–South health inequalities BAT calls for stronger enforcement against illicit tobacco Students feature in campaign to discourage youth vaping Poll asks readers whether smoking should return to pubs Internatio…

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July 24, 2026 at 12:49 PM

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View this email in your browser 24 July 2026 UK Restore proposes reversing indoor smoking ban in pubs International Tobacco industry opposition over proposed Indonesia cigarette restrictions Smoking linked to greater fatty liver risk in young adults Links of the Week King's Fund comment on new healt…

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July 23, 2026 at 11:18 AM

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View this email in your browser 23 July 2026 UK Vape shop rates relief under review to fund hospitality tax cut Philip Morris lobbying firm faces allegations over media payments Guido Fawkes claims tobacco duty freeze is a cheaper way to curb inflation Poorer areas see far higher child hospital admi…

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July 22, 2026 at 1:23 PM

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View this email in your browser 22 July 2026 UK FOIs show York Council received almost one hundred smoke drift complaints in 2025 International Spain advances new tobacco and vaping restrictions UK FOIs show York Council received almost one hundred smoke drift complaints in 2025 Data obtained via Fr…

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July 21, 2026 at 11:55 AM

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View this email in your browser 21 July 2026 UK Yvette Cooper takes over health and social care brief Keep Britain Tidy chief leaves Defra role after lobbying row Illegal vape seizures exceed 1.3 million following disposable ban International Opinion: Tobacco donation revives concerns over corporate…

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July 20, 2026 at 1:09 PM

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View this email in your browser 21 July 2026 UK BAT calls for stronger action against illicit nicotine trade Manchester area sees rise in vape retailers after police crackdown Golfer Dan Brown discusses smoking at The Open Health Foundation links better health to economic growth International Irelan…

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July 17, 2026 at 1:49 PM

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View this email in your browser 17 July 2026 UK Portsmouth MP welcomes proposals to tighten restrictions on vape marketing Bradford pupils seek restrictions on vape retailers near schools Proposed vape packaging rules could impose additional costs on retailers England to prohibit energy drink sales …

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July 16, 2026 at 2:18 PM

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View this email in your browser 16 July 2026 UK Study highlights rise in smokers buying illicit tobacco Study suggests smoking may increase microplastics in the bloodstream Systematic review finds low-nicotine cigarettes do not increase smoking levels New vape duty expected to raise costs for consum…

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July 15, 2026 at 12:05 PM

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View this email in your browser 15 July 2026 UK Letter: Public health leaders back greater transparency in lobbying MPs call for stronger action to limit food industry influence on obesity policy Republic Technologies launches nicotine pouch brand Watford MP discusses vaping with primary school pupi…

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July 14, 2026 at 3:05 PM

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View this email in your browser 14 July 2026 UK Vaping may be linked to lower fitness levels in young adults, study suggests Child health report warns of worsening outcomes across the UK Vape distributor warns proposed rules could affect smoking cessation International Doctors' smoking habits may re…

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July 13, 2026 at 2:34 PM

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View this email in your browser 13 July 2026 UK Comment: Why healthy life expectancy is declining in the UK Vape industry body comments on consultation on vaping products Comment: Alex Bilmes shares his story of quitting smoking International Isle of Man set to decide on age restriction for nicotine…

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July 10, 2026 at 2:43 PM

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View this email in your browser 10 July 2026 UK UK proposes stricter rules on vape and tobacco packaging and branding Health minister outlines tighter rules on vape marketing and displays The economic impact of smoking on Wales revealed International Japan opts to retain current rules on heated toba…

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July 9, 2026 at 12:34 PM

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View this email in your browser 9 July 2026 UK Kent expands free lung cancer screening programme Major illegal tobacco seizure made in Lincolnshire SNÜ launches Fizzy Energy nicotine pouch flavour Watchdog calls for sweeping overhaul of UK lobbying rules International New Zealand smoking decline lin…

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July 8, 2026 at 12:08 PM

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View this email in your browser 8 July 2026 UK UK Vaping Industry Association Forum to discuss Vaping Products Duty and upcoming regulation Doncaster woman shares quit-smoking journey to encourage others Health groups urge Burnham to reconsider UK-US medicines agreement Nicotine pouch retailer Haypp…

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July 7, 2026 at 11:11 AM

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View this email in your browser 7 July 2026 UK Vape displays should be hidden from children, says Stratford MP Sheffield woman quits smoking after nearly 60 years JTI investigates Liverpool retailers International Turkey expands support to help smokers quit UK Vape displays should be hidden from chi…

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