The tax has been used by successive governments to help drive down smoking rates, but critics argue it's now fuelling a black market. The federal government has appointed an Illicit Tobacco ...

The Department for Health and Social Care said it will not comment on reports of Downing Street blocking plans to ban outdoor smoking. Back in August, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said his ...

He faces counts of a Commonwealth offence of directing the activities of a criminal organisation, possession of tobacco products with the intent of defrauding, possessing the proceeds of crime and ...

The world's oldest working steam roller has been restored to full operation. Built in 1882, the Aveling & Porter steam roller No 1760 was returned to steam in late September after a half-century ...

The Federal Aviation Administration did away with a rule that had required an off switch for the sign even though smoking on U.S. flights ended years ago. By Niraj Chokshi The days of airplane ...

People who smoke can become physically dependent on nicotine, which is the chemical in tobacco products that makes them addictive. Individuals who vape may also experience this physical dependency.

Victoria Police has charged eight people with federal offences as part of raids on a $30-million illegal tobacco syndicate. More than 600,000 cigarettes were seized as authorities raided more than ...

Labour has promised that it will put tougher laws around smoking in place in a bill they claim is 'more ambitious' than that previously introduced by the Conservatives. Health Secretary Wes ...

Smoking—cigarettes, cigars, pipes, marijuana, and even electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes—can have a harmful effect on your entire body, but especially on your respiratory system. This includes ...

Water firms are so behind on renovations that dangerous lead pipes won’t be eradicated for more than 1,000 years, a watchdog has warned. There are around 5.7 million lead-lined pipes ...