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Pros and Cons UK government's ban on disposable e-cigarettes suggests a shift in perceptions towards alternative nicotine products

By The Week Staff Last updated 30 May 25

Under The Radar Government launches action plan after cases in China increase 50% faster than global average

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 22 May 25

The explainer Anti-tobacco initiatives may go up in smoke

By Devika Rao, The Week US Published 16 April 25

Talking Point Starmer's plan to revive Sunak-era war on tobacco has struck an unsettling chord even with some non-smokers

By The Week UK Published 7 September 24

Talking Points Plans to axe disposable vapes by the end of 2025 have been widely welcomed to address under-age use

By The Week UK Published 4 February 24

Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day

By The Week UK Published 24 November 23

Pros and Cons Plans to phase out the sale of tobacco completely have won cross-party support

By The Week Staff Last updated 12 October 23

feature Increasing numbers of children are using e-cigarettes adding to the growing chorus of alarm over the potential impact on public health

By The Week Staff Published 20 July 23

feature Anyone born in 2009 or later will not be able to buy cigarettes but there are concerns about a growing black market

By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published 14 December 22

In Depth One million UK smokers have quit since the pandemic began, surveys suggest

By Joe Evans Last updated 15 July 20

Speed Read Scientists begin female hormone trials to try and boost men’s odds against virus

By The Week Staff Last updated 30 April 20

In Depth New study suggests smoking may cut risk of infection - but does not advise taking up the fatal habit

By The Week Staff Last updated 23 April 20