All Tobacco articles
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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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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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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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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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NewsFour potential pitfalls on compliance with nicotine pouches
Nicotine strength, packaging issues and inadequate hazard labelling among the top compliance concerns
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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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Features and analysisIllicit tobacco, vapes and cigarettes found across Nottingham in undercover stings
Test purchasing in the city found 25 illegal products including counterfeit tobacco and high puff-count vapes
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Promotional FeatureRetailers have their say on the Generational Smoking Ban
With the Generational Smoking Ban still on course to come into effect under the new Labour Government, two convenience store retailers explain the problems it would present to them and the huge impact it would have on their businesses.
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Features and analysisLegislation on tobacco and vaping unveiled in King’s Speech
The Tobacco and Vapes Bill will prohibit anyone born on or after 1 January 2009 from legally buying tobacco products
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Products In DepthEight things you need to know about Tobacco, Vaping & Next Generation products
There’s no time for retailers to stand still in this ever-changing landscape
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Features and analysisRetailers praise government plans to allow people to report crimes by video call
The Fed has applauded the move to speed up police response times
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Features and analysisACS flags up concerns over generational tobacco ban
The Association of Convenience Stores has warned that a ban could potentially fuel the illicit trade
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Features and analysisUKVIA launches petition against vape ban
The UK Vaping Industry Association (UKVIA) is urging adult vapers, smokers and the industry to get behind its petition
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Features and analysisNew Zealand government u-turn on tobacco sales ban
The New Zealand government has scrapped its proposed generational ban on sales of tobacco products
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Features and analysisScottish Government to consider raising the age of sale of vapes
The proposal is part of Scotland’s Tobacco and Vaping Framework
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Features and analysisKing’s Speech focuses on Tobacco and Vaping Bill
In his first King’s Speech, Charles III set out the priorities for government including an overhaul of tobacco and vaping legislation
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Features and analysisFWD urges wholesalers to be exempt from generational smoking ban
Ahead of the King’s Speech, the Federation of Wholesale Distributors has called on the government to make the wholesale sector exempt from legislation that would introduce a generational smoking ban
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Products In DepthSix things you need to know about Tobacco, Vaping and Next Generation
Vape sales ignite as the market matures
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Features and analysisStrict new anti-smoking legislation may be in the works for the UK
The government is rumoured to be considering strict new anti-smoking measures
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Features and analysisSmoking drops to lowest level while vape usage rises
The number of adults smoking in the UK has dropped to the lowest recorded level while vape usage increases