Lord Strathcarron says he and an in-law ‘high up’ at British American Tobacco discussed bill, which he aims to weakenA member of the House of Lords who is trying to derail the generational ban on tobacco sales discussed the...
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Read MoreIndustry giant paid for Lord Vaizey’s trip to Switzerland before he tabled amendment to tobacco and vapes billA Conservative peer proposed delaying the UK’s proposed ban on heated tobacco, weeks after a leading cigarette company...
Read MoreQuestions raised about potential for undue influence after appointment of Ruth Dempsey, formerly of Philip MorrisA former director at the tobacco giant Philip Morris International (PMI) was handed a role on an influential expert...
Read MoreRachel Reeves urged to levy ‘double whammy’ on firms’ £1bn annual profits to fund measures to end smokingDoctors and health charities have urged Rachel Reeves to hit tobacco firms with a financial double whammy, including a...
Read MoreHealth groups challenge Starmer to ban ‘unhealthy products’ firms from lobbying MPs by giving them giftsMPs are being urged to stop accepting freebies to sports and cultural events from tobacco, alcohol and junk food firms...
Read MoreJacqui Smith hits back at critics of plan and claims smoking is ‘biggest nail in coffin of most people’ in BritainUK politics live – latest updatesBusiness live – latest updatesThe skills minister, Jacqui Smith, has confirmed...
Read MoreLeaked Whitehall documents reveal plans to extend indoor smoking ban to certain outside spaces, such as pub gardensUK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer has not ruled out the idea of smoking being banned in some outdoor...
Read MoreInvestigation details industry campaign including legal threats and charm offensive aimed at Tory MPsRishi Sunak abandoned his “legacy” policy to ban smoking for future generations amid a backlash from the tobacco industry in...
Read MoreWorld Health Organization report calls on governments to impose tougher regulation of health-harming productsTobacco, alcohol, ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and fossil fuels kill 2.7 million people a year in Europe, according to...
Read MoreTobacco and vapes bill left out as Penny Mordaunt lists final business in House of Commons before prorogationUK politics live – latest updatesThe future of Rishi Sunak’s bill banning young people from ever being able to smoke...
Read MoreTobacco and vapes bill left out as Penny Mordaunt lists final business in Commons before prorogationRishi Sunak’s landmark law to ban smoking for future generations looks likely to be dropped after it was not included in the set...
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