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Raise price of cheap cigarettes to lower health risk, experts say

Minimum tobacco pricing could significantly improve the health of people living in Scotland’s most economically disadvantaged areas, experts say. Researchers are urging the Scottish Government...

Leading Scots academic slams “harmful” e-cig marketing tactics

A LEADING Scots health academic has slammed “harmful” e-cigarette marketing tactics. Linda Bauld, Professor of Health Policy at Stirling University,  has said there is “cause...

Plain fag packets could lead to killer cigarettes

AN INTERNATIONAL crime expert has warned that if the Government go ahead with their plans to alter tobacco packaging then smokers could be at...

Illegal tobacco ‘factory’ raided in Glasgow

AN illegal tobacco ‘factory’ has been uncovered in Glasgow following investigations by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). Illicit hand rolling tobacco and cigarettes worth over...

Experts demand tighter controls on e-cigarettes

HEALTH experts are demanding tighter controls on electronic cigarettes amid fears customers could be exposed to poisonous chemicals The nicotine vapour inhaler devices are not...

Shopkeepers slam cigarette display ban

By Christine Lavelle NEWSAGENT and corner shop owners claim the ban on cigarette displays will devastate their businesses and are asking for it to be...

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