Latest Tobacco News
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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
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NewsJTI rewards one lucky retailer with a VIP cricket experience at Lord's
JTI delivered a VIP cricket experience at Lord’s with signed shirt from Sachin Tendulkar to one lucky retailer
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AdvertorialHow to tackle illicit tobacco in your local area
Illicit tobacco is increasingly prevalent in the UK [JTI] and is fast becoming a blight on high streets across the country. Data from JTI found that the illicit sector grew to unprecedented levels in 2024, with 30% of cigarette and 54% of roll-your-own (RYO) tobacco consumption now ...
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NewsVapers save over £2k a year compared to cost of smoking cigarettes
Data from Vape Superstore reveals huge gap in costs between smoking and vaping
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NewsCJ Lang cuts wholesale prices on 106 tobacco lines
CJ Lang is to reduce the wholesale price of 106 tobacco lines as it looks to support its retailers in a challenging market
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Product NewsSTG UK adds 17-pack format to Signature Action cigarillo menthol range
Scandinavian Tobacco Group UK has added a new 17-pack format to its Signature Action cigarillo menthol range
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NewsTobacco and Vapes Bill campaign hits 1,000 letter milestone
Over 1,000 convenience retailers have joined a letter-writing campaign opposing the proposed Tobacco and Vapes Bill, which they claim threatens store viability and staff safety
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NewsTrading Standards warns public about nicotine pouches being sold to children
Trading Standards has called for urgent regulation for the ’new class of addictive products’ being sold to kids
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NewsVape industry says new data suggests concerns over youth vaping may have backfired
The IBVTA reflects on a rise in experiments with cigarettes among the very young
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Product NewsJTI unveils UK’s first lemon capsule cigarillo
JTI has unveiled a UK-first with the launch of lemon-flavoured cigarillo, Sterling Dual Capsule Xtra Yellow
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NewsHMRC tobacco duty gap sparks regulation debate
HMRC research into the tobacco duty gap has lead to ASH criticising the industry over regulation warnings
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Products In DepthFive things you need to know about tobacco, vaping and the illicit trade
It’s all change in the vaping category but is it going to make a difference to the illicit trade?
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NewsNicotine pouch company offering vape exchange at major transport hub
Nicotine pouch brand übbs has taken to the streets to ffer information and advice – and an exchange