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[UK] COUNCIL INVESTS MILLIONS IN TOBACCO AND COCA COLA
Southwark Council had more than £5million of its pension fund invested in Coca Cola and British American Tobacco last year, despite telling its residents to quit smoking and live healthier lives.
Jun 6, 2013
Southwark News (uk)
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Jun 6, 2013 16:29
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[UK] Passive smoking is not just bad for you, it can give your PETS cancer too
While the danger to humans of passive smoking is now well known, many pet owners do not realise the danger to their four legged friends, according to Val Mills, team leader of Buckinghamshire SmokeFree Support Service. She said: 'As a pet owner I know h
Jun 6, 2013
The Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday (uk)
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Jun 6, 2013 16:25
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[UK] Stephen Williams awarded by WHO - 05 June 2013
Stephen Williams MP receives an award from the World Health Organization for his work in tobacco control
Jun 6, 2013
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Jun 6, 2013 10:57
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[UK] Taxman’s plan to stop tobacco smuggling goes up in smoke ($$)
The smuggling of legitimate British tobacco brands into the country is rising because HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has been “too weak” in cracking down on manufacturers. In a damning report, the National Audit Office (NAO) said it had “major concerns”
Jun 6, 2013
Times Of London (uk)
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Jun 6, 2013 10:54
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[UK] Councils join forces to showcase smoking issues
PUBLIC health experts in Staffordshire and Derbyshire are backing a national Government campaign highlighting the dangers of second-hand smoke.... The research by the Royal College of Physicians is being used to raise awareness of how the problem increa
Jun 6, 2013
Burton Mail (uk)
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Jun 6, 2013 10:35
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[UK] Bristol MP Recognised by World Health Organisation for Anti-Smoking Work; Health Minister Backs his Campaign for Plain Packs (Stephen Williams MP)
WHO commended Stephen on his 'exceptional contribution to tobacco control at both the national and European level by leading the fight against tobacco and savings lives of your citizens.' Stephen Williams was nominated for the award by ASH and Smokefre
Jun 5, 2013
Stephen Williams MP - Liberal Democrat MP for Bristol West (uk)
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Jun 6, 2013 10:59
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[UK] Stephen Williams MP wins award for anti-smoking work
Mr Williams was awarded a WHO World No Tobacco Day award for the European region, for his years of campaigning. His work has included pressing for a ban on smoking in public places. Mr Williams was 13 when his father passed away.
Jun 5, 2013
BBC Online
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Jun 6, 2013 10:56
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[UK] HM Revenue and Customs 'missing cigarette smuggling targets'
HM Revenue and Customs has failed to meet any of its targets on reducing the smuggling of illicit tobacco into the UK, a Whitehall watchdog has said. The National Audit Office said HMRC's latest strategy, launched in 2011, had so far prevented losses of
Jun 5, 2013
BBC Online
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Jun 6, 2013 10:53
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[UK] Researchers state need for further research into electronic cigarettes
Cancer Research UK states need for further research into electronic cigarettes A new Cancer Research UK report highlights the unanswered questions surrounding the safety and effectiveness of electronic or e-cigarettes.
Jun 5, 2013
Medical Xpress (PhysOrg.com)
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Jun 5, 2013 17:22
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[UK] U.K. advises smokers to use nicotine products to try to quit
Britain's independent health watchdog says for people who can't quit smoking cold turkey, it's OK to use nicotine products to help them cut down.
Jun 5, 2013
AP - Associated Press
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Jun 5, 2013 07:35