Cigarettes
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Hawaii is considering a bill that bans cigarette sales to anyone under 100
Hawaii has some of the most restrictive cigarette laws in the US. In 2016, it became the first state to raise the age to buy cigarettes to 21. Now, its new bill calls for raising the cigarette-buying age to 30 by next year, up to 40, 50 and 60 in
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Popular ways to quit smoking
Many smokers will try to quit this week in a New Year's resolution to become more healthy. The NHS has advice and information on how to stub it out, while our video (above) may help to inspire you. The World Health Organisation estimates
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Smoking in your car can knock £2,000 off its value
If you're one of the estimated 7.6 million smokers left in the UK, you ought to think twice before lighting up behind the wheel. Recent research by buying advice website Carbuyer.co.uk has found that a used car that's been smoked in
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Plain cigarette packaging implemented in UK
As of last weekend all smokers in the UK will now be carrying a very different pack of cigarettes, no matter what brand they choose. All packs sold in the UK now have to have the same colour and font type. See also: Will criminals cash in on
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The new Moschino collection was inspired by... smoking
Moschino wants you to get lit. During the the fall 2016 runway presentation on Thursday, the often controversial Italian design house released a new capsule collection – featuring cigarettes. Guests sitting in the front row at the show received a “fashion kills” iPhone case, which resembled an open package of cigarettes. This theme continued throughout the show with cigarette-inspired accessories, including handbags and earrings, clothing covered in burn marks and actual smoke.
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Will criminals cash in on plain tobacco packaging?
Ireland has passed a new law requiring cigarettes to be sold in standard, plain packets. However, while the sentiments behind the law are laudable, there are warnings that it is going to make it easier for criminals to cash in on black market
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Fake cigarettes contain human excrement
Fake cigarettes are flooding the UK market, and some contain a variety of unpleasant additions to the tobacco. A study has found human excrement in some of the black market cigarettes, along with rat droppings, and high levels of toxins. An
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