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[UK, UK-Scotland] Tobacco display ban in Scotland to begin in April 2013

A ban on the display of cigarettes in Scotland's shops will come into force in April 2013 after a tobacco firm lost its legal fight to stop the move.
BBC Online
added Dec 12, 2012 12:33
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[UK, UK-Scotland] Imperial Tobacco, one of the world's biggest cigarette firms, loses display battle

Ministers say the ban is needed to protect future generations from the "devastating effects" of smoking.
The Independent (uk)
added Dec 12, 2012 12:31
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[UK, UK-Scotland] Tobacco giant loses display battle

At a hearing in London, lawyers representing Imperial, which is based in Bristol, asked a panel of five Supreme Court justices to analyse the issues after twice failing to persuade Scottish judges to set aside legislative provisions.
MSN UK (uk)
added Dec 12, 2012 12:22
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[UK-Scotland] UK's highest court dismisses appeal by tobacco giant against ban on cigarette displays

The UK's highest court dismissed an appeal by Imperial Tobacco against the Scottish Government's attempts to ban the open display of cigarettes in shops. The ban, already in place in England, Northern Ireland and Wales, is now expected to be in place in
The Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday (uk)
added Dec 12, 2012 12:20
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[UK] Drinking coffee HALVES the risk of mouth cancer (even in smokers and drinkers)

Drinking four cups of coffee a day almost halves the risk of deadly mouth cancer, according to new research. The latest study shows downing the beverage every day has a powerful protective effect against tumours that form in the mouth and throat.
The Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday (uk)
added Dec 11, 2012 13:46
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[UK] Drinking coffee HALVES the risk of mouth cancer (even in smokers and drinkers)

Drinking four cups of coffee a day almost halves the risk of deadly mouth cancer, according to new research. The latest study shows downing the beverage every day has a powerful protective effect against tumours that form in the mouth and throat.
The Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday (uk)
added Dec 11, 2012 13:46
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[UK] EDITORIAL: Don’t Let Them Make A Packet - LEP Lifesaver Appeal

Today, as part of the “Don’t Let Them Make a Packet” campaign, the Evening Post calls on readers to help thwart the dangerous trade which is fuelling crimes and exploiting the most vulnerable. The Evening Post can today lift the lid on the scale and scop
Lancashire Evening Post (uk)
added Dec 11, 2012 13:29
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[UK] Father who left two children in a pram outside pub is discovered in the beer garden having a cigarette and smoking

An irresponsible father left his two baby children in a buggy outside a pub in freezing temperatures while he went for a cigarette.
The Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday (uk)
added Dec 11, 2012 06:51
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Hadleigh: Man who helped bring more than a million cigarettes into the UK is jailed for tobacco smuggling

A SUFFOLK man who was a member of a gang which smuggled tobacco and more than a million cigarettes into the UK in an attempt to evade £1.5million in duty and VAT has been jailed for three years.
East Anglian Daily Times (uk)
added Dec 10, 2012 15:46
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[UK] Smoking warning after 'intense' fire at Hull house

People are being warned about the dangers of smoking at home when tired after an "intense" fire melted the glass in a house window. All three occupants of the house escaped the blaze, which took place on Grove Street, in Hull, on Saturday.
BBC Online
added Dec 10, 2012 15:19
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