Politics & policy
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District magistrate offers incentives for tobacco-free villages...
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TCC commended for resisting tobacco industry interference...
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Canada’s government is facing increased political attacks from opposition members of Parliament calling for a reversal of restrictions on where nicotine pouches can be sold across the country…
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New guidance issued on interaction of officials with tobacco industry...
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Christian Democrats vote down nicotine restriction motion...
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EU member states fail to agree common position for COP11...
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a new position paper on tobacco control and harm reduction, reiterating its long-held scepticism ahead of next week’s 11th Conference of the Parties (COP11)…
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MR party wants to legalise nicotine pouches in order to tax them...
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Lawmakers support banning minors from entering shops selling nicotine products...
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State Duma committee wants bill passed on nicotine and tobacco product licensing...
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Lawmaker proposes birthdate ban for a tobacco-free generation...
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The legality of US tariffs on Chinese imports is now before the US Supreme Court, where initial arguments have given small hints at how the justices may rule…
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Minister says government aims to raise tax revenues by 35% annually...
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Ahead of COP11, WHO calls all tobacco/nicotine products harmful and addictive...
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Centrist party Democrats 66 (D66) and the far-right Party for Freedom tied with 26 seats in the Dutch elections. D66, with a slight vote lead, will likely lead coalition talks that could reshape tobacco policy…
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A case before the US Supreme Court on whether the president has the power to implement tariffs on Chinese imports could affect prices of items like heated tobacco devices…
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Government criticised due to tobacco industry interference...
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The outcome of this month’s US elections suggests the Democratic Party may have found some purchase as it continues to scrabble around for any way to reverse recent disastrous changes in electoral preferences among voters…
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Cabinet publishes infographic on efforts to reduce tobacco consumption...
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Fake submissions on TTD consultation removed after universities deny authorship...
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Proposal to adopt WHO FCTC is met with resistance from regions...
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The European Union’s future approach to tobacco harm reduction hangs in the balance as the 11th Conference of the Parties (COP11) convenes next week…
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Study finds gaps in tobacco industry interference policy...
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Health Canada links nicotine pouch framework to youth concerns...
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This timeline of tariffs will be updated as further changes are made to the US tariff policy on Chinese imports or as new documents are added to the US Federal Register…
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The 11th Conference of the Parties (COP11) to the World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control is set to begin amid continuing debate over how to regulate reduced-risk nicotine products…
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Denver flavoured tobacco sales ban is upheld after referendum fails...
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No amendments on Tobacco and Vapes Bill approved in sittings of House of Lords...
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MPs ask for review of tobacco product distribution policies...
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Bill aiming to ban nicotine pouches reviewed and to be changed...
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Senate studying reducing tobacco risks and considers new rules for vapes...
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Hysteria over vaccines in the US and changes at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) are introducing incoherence into all levels of public health policy to the detriment of tobacco control…
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Effects of close election results on tobacco industry still unclear...
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MP says 2026 Finance Bill reflects unfair and selective tax policy...
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New leaked COP11 common position draft shows changes as members seek agreement...
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Acting CTP director says agency continues to focus on tobacco harm reduction...
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PVV leads election polls; no particular interest in tobacco regulation...
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Tobacco industry influence has increased in recent years...
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Milei's election success could be positive for heated tobacco...
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PMI addresses conflict around reduced-risk products...
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Coalition uncertainty threatens tobacco reforms...
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Member states divided on EU common position for COP11 tobacco talks...
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US president Donald Trump took office amid campaign promises to cut government spending and reduce the deficit. One method his administration has used to attempt this is through reducing the federal workforce…
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Bill to ban nicotine product sales at public transport stations passes first reading...
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GCC GSO adopts 2025 version of standard on HTP devices...
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Call to finish tobacco law amendment and prevent possible factory opening...
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Tobacco tax revenue projected to grow by 30% in 2026...
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Study highlights obstacles for implementing tobacco measures...
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Progress on the Iraqi Tobacco Harm Protection Act is currently stalled, raising concerns as the current parliamentary term nears its end and parliamentary work is halted…