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UK Parliament Passes Law Banning Under-16s from Smoking
The UK Parliament has taken a bold step in public health by passing a law that bans children under the age of 16 from...
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Addressing Underage Vaping as a Dependency Issue in Wales
Health officials in Wales are advocating a compassionate approach to underage vaping by treating it as a dependency rather than misconduct. This perspective is...
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Michelle O’Neill Supports Proposed UK Smoking Ban Despite DUP Opposition
First Minister Michelle O'Neill has publicly backed the UK government's new legislation that aims to ban anyone born after 2009 from purchasing cigarettes. This...
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Former UK Prime Minister Labels New Smoking Ban Bill as “Absolutely Crazy”
The United Kingdom is on the brink of a significant policy shift with its ambitious plan to incrementally raise the tobacco purchase age, ultimately...
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Urgent Call for Stricter Enforcement in the UK’s Vape Market
Recent data reveals a startling gap in the enforcement of regulations within the UK vape market. Despite the seizure of illegal vapes from nearly...
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UK Lawmakers Urged to Strengthen Disposables Vape Ban
Activists are calling for UK lawmakers to tighten the restrictions on disposable vapes ahead of the ban scheduled for next April. This move aims...
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UK Moves Toward a Smoke-Free Generation: Understanding the Progressive Smoking Ban
The UK government has embarked on an ambitious journey to create a smoke-free generation. With a new legislative framework, the focus is now on...
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The UK’s Shift from THR Leader to Imposing Vape Restrictions
The UK, once praised for its progressive stance on Tobacco Harm Reduction (THR), has introduced a new tax on e-liquids that has stirred controversy...