Latest Tobacco News
-
NewsCampaign group urges peers to reject a generational smoking ban
Campaigners have urged peers to reject a generational ban on the sale of tobacco and instead raise the legal age of sale
-
Product NewsRepublic Technologies partners with PDC Premier League Darts
Republic Technologies UK has been unveiled as an official partner of the PDC’s Premier League Darts
-
Product NewsSNÜ adds three new flavours to its extra strong range
Wild Cherry, Cherry Cola and Tropical Punch pouches are available now in four strengths from SNÜ
-
NewsRetailers report losing up to £78k yearly to illicit tobacco and vape trade
Responsible retailers report significant financial losses as the illicit tobacco and vape trade continues to grow
-
NewsVape sales down 21% as sector ‘bears the brunt’ of disposable vape ban
Vape unit sales have fallen by almost 21% since the disposable vape ban was introduced last April
-
NewsNearly two in three people oppose generational smoking ban
Millions of Britons oppose the new generational smoking ban, poll shows
-
NewsLegislative changes in 2026: What retailers need to know
From wage increases and business rates relief to new vaping duties, 2026 brings significant legislative changes for convenience retailers
-
NewsHair salon owner fined £25k for illegal cigarettes sales
A Luton businessman has been fined over £25,000 after he was caught selling illegal cigarettes and counterfeit clothing
-
Product NewsZyn launches new campaign for its lower strength X-Low pouches
PML announces new campaign highlighting its Zyn X-Low 1.5mg pouches
-
NewsSGF writes to Health Secretary over nicotine pouch guidance
Trade leaders say industry and government can work collaboratively on pouch sale guidelines
-
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%
-
NewsHigh street stores pose triple risk of underage nicotine pouch sales
New evidence highlights age verification issues in stores for nicotine pouch sales
-
Product NewsPhilip Morris reveals new look for its Terea smoke free range
PML’s Terea range of smoking alternatives has a new look
-
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.
-
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
-
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
-
Product NewsCigarette brand Paramount lands in Northern Ireland
Imperial Brands is set to launch its cigarette brand Paramount in Northern Ireland
-
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
-
NewsWe Vape and more launch campaign to ban super strong nicotine pouches
Campaign groups launch website to reduce number of high strength nicotine pouches
-
NewsHealth leaders urge ‘swift passage’ of Tobacco and Vapes Bill
The House of Lords begins the Bill’s committee stage today