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[UK] AUDIO: Text Messages Help Smokers Kick The Habit : Shots - Health News

In the U.K.-based program called Txt2stop, researchers sent smokers encouraging text messages, like the one above, to help them quit.
National Public Radio (NPR)
added Dec 5, 2012 12:58
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[UK] EDITORIAL: Plain packs could be a life-saver (From Lancashire Telegraph)

a move which points out the risks with bold ‘in your face’ messages could also be a good thing, persuading people to give up before their health is damaged.
Lancashire Evening Telegraph (uk)
added Dec 5, 2012 12:31
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[UK] Bosses of King's Lynn firm Bespak secure deal for tobacco-free cigarettes

Parent company Consort Medical said that Bespak has signed a multi-year exclusive contract with Nicoventures Ltd, a stand-alone company within the British American Tobacco Group, focusing on the development and commercialisation of licensed nicotine prod
Eastern Daily Press (EDP) (uk)
added Dec 5, 2012 06:35
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VIDEO: UK and Australian consumers discuss ‘plain’ tobacco packaging | Exclusive video

Packaging News (uk)
added Dec 4, 2012 18:12
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[UK] Campaigners raise alarm over tobacco giants' lobbying against plain packaging

Anti-smoking campaigners have expressed alarm that "big tobacco" has been employing two of the world's most powerful lobbying companies in a bid to stymie the introduction of plain packaging for cigarettes. Crosby Textor, which has been hired by the Con
The Observer (uk)
added Dec 3, 2012 10:20
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[UK] Thousands sign petition calling for 'Australian-style' cigarette packets

Manchester Evening News (uk)
added Dec 2, 2012 23:50
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[UK] Glitzy cigarette packaging that 'attracts children' should be banned

The UK should follow Australia's lead and replace glitzy cigarette packaging which ' attracts children' with standardised packets depicting dying cancer sufferers, ill babies and diseased feet, charities have said.
Metro Café (uk)
added Dec 2, 2012 13:45
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[UK] ORR: Smoking is a huge 'sod you' to fear of consequence, but I'm giving it up

the truth is that one in five people still smoke. Why? Because the tobacco industry has resisted all attempts to shackle it, assisted by other free-market libertarians.
Comment is Free (The Guardian, UK)
added Dec 1, 2012 13:38
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[Australia, UK] Action urged on cigarette packaging

Dr Harpal Kumar, Cancer Research UK's chief executive, said: "The Australian government is to be applauded. Today marks the day when tobacco companies are further stymied in their efforts to recruit Australian children into a lethal addiction.
Press Association (uk)
added Dec 1, 2012 13:10
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[Australia] UK Eyes Oz's Tough Anti-Smoking Laws

Australia introduces new laws which ban advertising on cigarette packets, as the British government watches the impact.
Sky News (uk)
added Dec 1, 2012 13:02
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