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[UK] BREWER: Plain cigarette packets could reduce nicotine addiction
The government has apparently capitulated to big tobacco’s recent advertising campaign about “hard evidence” for enforcing plain cigarette packaging. Although plain packaging may reinforce health warnings, arguably the most important warning—that because
May 15, 2013
British Medical Journal
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May 17, 2013 14:28
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[UK] BMA warns of coalition policies failing children on a grand scale
Doctors' union report condemns austerity drive that hits most vulnerable and drives inequality, poverty, and ill health
May 17, 2013
The Guardian (uk)
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May 17, 2013 14:27
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[Turkey, UK] Türk Telekom pushes health awareness to top of agenda
Türk Telekom, the leading communications technology company in Turkey, has won government praise for a major health drive. One the country's largest employers, Türk Telekom planned a comprehensive campaign that would go well beyond the confines of the bu
May 17, 2013
The Guardian (uk)
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May 17, 2013 14:24
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[UK] Imperial Tobacco to move into new HQ
Bristol-headquartered Imperial Tobacco is to move into its new base in the city tomorrow (Friday). Construction work has now been completed on the 110,000 sq ft base at Winterstoke Road and the tobacco giant is to relocate this week.
May 16, 2013
Insider Media (uk)
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May 17, 2013 10:43
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[UK] IVF on NHS for Scottish women over 40 ($$)
Women in their forties will be able to get IVF treatment on the Scottish NHS from this summer, but prospective parents who smoke or are obese will be banned. A radical £12 million overhaul of the system, intended to abolish the present postcode lottery an
May 16, 2013
Times Of London (uk)
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May 17, 2013 05:26
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[UK] Watchdog under fire from MEP on smoking test for pregnant women
Health watchdog NICE has come under fire from Euro-MP Godfrey Bloom about plans to introduce tests for pregnant women to check if they are smoking.
May 16, 2013
Bradford Telegraph and Argus (uk)
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May 16, 2013 16:38
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[UK] Ipswich: Volunteer calls for government to ban smoking on hospital sites
Recognising the hospital’s “hands are tied”, Dave Cooper said he would like to see legislation to enforce the message from the Department of Health that smoking kills. Mr Cooper said he regularly visits the hospital during the day and at night and frequ
May 16, 2013
Ipswich Star (uk)
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May 16, 2013 14:35
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Thousands of 'dangerous' cigarettes on sale in UK
A former shop owner has admitted selling "dangerous" cigarettes, in a landmark case brought by Lincolnshire Trading Standards. Shapoor Atiqi, 46, who ran Boston Food and Wine Centre, pleaded guilty to eight offences, including the sale of non self-extin
May 16, 2013
BBC Online
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May 16, 2013 14:14
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[UK] Lynton Crosby lobbying row: David Cameron refuses to publish client list of his controversial aide
The Prime Minister today refused to publish the client list of controversial aide and lobbyist Lynton Crosby. David Cameron rejected claims that curbs on booze and tobacco were axed after pressure from Mr Crosby’s PR firm Crosby Textor, which has worke
May 16, 2013
The Mirror (uk)
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May 16, 2013 14:03
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[UK] NICE will create standards on obesity and use of tobacco and alcohol
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is to create new quality standards for public health, the Department of Health for England has announced.
May 15, 2013
British Medical Journal
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May 16, 2013 14:01