United Kingdom

Euroviews. View: Is vaping safer than smoking cigarettes?

The British Lung Foundation's position on the safety of E-Cigarettes or "vaping".

16 August 2017

World News

Smoking set to kill and cost more than ever

Smoking is on the rise according to the World Health Organisation and the costs far outweigh global revenues from tobacco taxes.

10 January 2017

Philippines

Philippines: Duterte set to ban smoking in public

A nationwide ban on smoking in public places is set to be signed by Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte this month.

12 October 2016

World News

World No Tobacco Day: Plain packaging push to help smokers kick the habit

Today of all days, the message is “stub it out”.

31 May 2016

United Kingdom

UK body back e-cigarettes

A UK government agency says e-cigarettes should be made available on prescription

19 August 2015

Germany

Has Barack Obama taken up smoking again?

9 June 2015

China

Beijing bans smoking in all public indoor spaces

Smoking has been banned in all indoor public spaces in Beijing. The toughest crackdown to date aims to stem a looming health crisis. But the move

1 June 2015

China

China introduces smoking ban in Beijing

A smoking ban in Beijing comes into force today in the Chinese capital’s, restaurants, offices and on public transport . Health activists have

1 June 2015

World News

Ten questions to consider on World No Tobacco Day 2015

29 May 2015

United Kingdom

UK: MPs vote in favour of smoking ban in cars carrying children

10 February 2014

China

China calls for party officials who smoke to be 'criticised about their evil influence'

30 December 2013

World News

EU strikes deal on tough new anti-tobacco rules

18 December 2013

USA

New York cigarette buyers under age 21 to be outlawed

31 October 2013

World

EU seeks bigger health warnings for cigarettes

19 December 2012

Europe

U-talk: The truth behind cigarette health warnings

28 August 2011