Health news Higher cigarette taxes could save 281,000 children’s lives in a year The analysis shows children from the poorest families would benefit the most from higher cigarette tax rates in lower-income countries. 30/04/2025
wellbeing France bans nicotine pouch sales. Where does the rest of Europe stand? Several countries have taken steps to restrict nicotine pouches absent EU-wide regulation. 28/02/2025
Health news Cancer death rates are much higher in UK’s most deprived areas A new report highlights “huge disparities” related to cancer care in the UK. 21/02/2025
Health news Tobacco advertising bans do help lower odds of smoking, study shows Researchers say a new pooled data analysis shows that bans on direct and indirect tobacco advertising should be expanded internationally. 14/01/2025
Europe in Motion New Year's resolutions: Who are the heaviest smokers in Europe? The percentage of smokers in the EU has remained almost unchanged since 2020, data shows. 10/01/2025
Health news Smoking one cigarette can reduce lifespan by 20 minutes, study finds A single cigarette can shorten your lifespan and impact your health, new research shows. 08/01/2025
Health news New ban on tobacco products in Latvia sees scramble to find loopholes Starting in January, various restrictions will affect tobacco sellers and consumers in the Baltic country. 31/12/2024
Europe News How will António Costa lead the European Council? Former Portuguese Prime Minister António Costa is now President of the European Council. If his experience raises hopes for his ability to lead the EU's 27 member states - he takes on the role at a difficult time. 02/12/2024
Health news Smoking ban resolution strongly rejected by EU Parliament A resolution on smoking bans, initially backed by a majority of MEPs, was widely rejected after attempts by right-wing groups to exclude novel tobacco products from the text. 28/11/2024
Health news Which European country ranks best for smoke-free homes? A new survey estimated the percentage of smoke-free homes in Europe. 28/11/2024
Health news Varenicline: What is the new anti-smoking pill available on the NHS? The smoking cessation pill could help to prevent thousands of smoking-related deaths across the UK. 12/11/2024
Health news UK introduces anti-tobacco bill to 'break the cycle of addiction' The UK is introducing new anti-tobacco legislation that could make it harder for today's children to legally buy cigarettes. 05/11/2024
Health news UK set to ban single-use vapes from June 2025 The British government said single-use vapes, which cannot be recycled, were wasteful and damaging to the environment. 24/10/2024
Health news UK doctors to government: ‘Make the tobacco industry pay’ The group is concerned that funding could be slashed when the new government reveals its budget priorities at the end of the month. 17/10/2024
Health news One million adults in England who weren’t regular smokers now vape A new survey in England found that there’s a sharp increase in the number of non-regular smokers who have taken up vaping. 03/10/2024
Ecotech Vaping waste is a ‘huge’ problem in the UK. Is a new ban the solution? Last year, around five million single-use vapes were either littered or thrown away every week in the UK. 01/10/2024
Healthcare Where in Europe are there restrictions on smoking outdoors? Experts say limiting smoking in outdoor areas such as beaches, parks, and restaurants could be the next move for many countries to tackle tobacco smoking. 16/09/2024
Health news 1 in 10 French women smoke during pregnancy despite health risks Smoking during pregnancy is linked to adverse health outcomes for mothers and their newborns, but quitting smoking cold turkey can be very difficult. 10/09/2024
Health news Any smoking before or during pregnancy is unsafe, study shows Light smoking is also tied to poor birth outcomes, even if the mother quits during pregnancy. 21/08/2024
Health news Weight-loss jabs may help patients stop smoking but trials needed A new study looked at the influence of popular weight-loss drugs on medical care related to tobacco use. 31/07/2024