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[UK] Trading Standards swoop after cigarettes offered as game prizes at Liverpool funfair

Cigarettes were seized from a Liverpool funfair where they were being offered as prizes in arcade games. The packets were on offer alongside scratchcards and teddies in coin machines and in ‘grabber’ machines in an arcade at the Blackpool Comes to Live
Liverpool Daily Post & Echo (uk)
added May 22, 2013 12:19
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[UK] Retailer prosecuted for selling 'cheap white' cigarettes

In the first case of its kind, a UK convenience store owner has been found guilty of selling dangerous ‘cheap white’ cigarettes, following a prosecution by Lincolnshire Trading Standards.
Convenience Store (uk)
added May 22, 2013 12:15
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[UK] Use of e-cigarettes in Great Britain among adults and young people (2013) (PDF)

Understanding of e-cigarettes is generally good. Children who have heard of e-cigarettes believe correctly that they are less harmful than cigarettes to the user (74%) and those around them (79%). Most (51%) 16-18 year olds who have heard of e-cigarettes
ASH London (uk)
added May 22, 2013 12:12
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[UK] Use of e-cigarettes continues to rise among British adult smokers but use among young people is negligible

ASH London (uk)
added May 22, 2013 12:08
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[Australia, Canada, UK, USA] Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems: International Tobacco Control Four-Country Survey

Awareness of ENDS is high, especially in countries where they are legal (i.e., the U.S. and UK). Because trial was associated with nondaily smoking and a desire to quit smoking, ENDS may have the potential to serve as a cessation aid.
American Journal of Preventive Medicine
added May 21, 2013 15:46
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[UK] Schools Look to Stop Electronic Cigarette Use

Most electronic cigarette manufacturers do not view their product that way however, and would rather they be viewed as an alternative to traditional smoking products for adult smokers. Whilst not recommended for teenagers, the electronic cigarette is cer
SBWire
added May 21, 2013 07:09
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[UK] Former Chief Constable joins British American Tobacco’s fight against global tobacco trafficking

British American Tobacco has today announced the appointment of Sir Ronnie Flanagan as its new external consultant and advisor on tackling the illegal tobacco trade. Sir Ronnie, a highly respected global policing, organised crime and counter terrorism e
British American Tobacco (BAT)
added May 21, 2013 07:01
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[UK] Smoking shelter being built at West Suffolk Hospital

The shelter is part of a £250,000 scheme to improve the entrance to the hospital in Bury St Edmunds. A donation from the Friends of West Suffolk Hospital will pay for automatic doors to be installed at the therapies entrance.
BBC Online
added May 21, 2013 06:22
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[Europe] ‘Dead in its tracks’ – UKIP leader and MEPs slam EU over legislation that could ‘kill’ the e-cig industry

Nigel Farage has accused the EU of having “no understanding of people or business” over proposals which could limit retailers’ ability to sell electronic cigarettes. The UKIP leader launched the blistering attack after health lobbyists backed up Europea
betterRetailing (uk)
added May 21, 2013 06:21
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[UK] Trainee doctor reports JR smokers to authorities

A TRAINEE doctor is so fed up with smokers at the entrances to Oxford’s John Radcliffe Hospital he has reported it to the authorities. Jean-Francois Gelinas, from Oxford, said he tried to alert the hospital to the issue but felt intimidated by smokers an
Oxford Times (uk)
added May 20, 2013 09:44
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