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Lynton Crosby lobbying row: David Cameron refuses to publish client list of his controversial aide |
| Primie Minister David Cameron, who has previously called for more transparency in the relationship between lobbyists and politicians, has refused to publicly disclose aide and lobbyist Lynton Crosby’s client list.
Crosby has found himself at the centre of a row over his involvement in the omission of legislation for standardised packaging in the Queen’s Speech. Mr Crosby’s lobbying and PR firm, Crosby Textor, has previously worked for the tobacco industry. |
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Wales: Health minister to shelve plans to exempt film and TV performers from smoking ban |
| The Welsh Government has announced that a proposed amendment to smokefree legislation that would exempt film and television actors from the smoking ban has been dropped.
Health Minister Mark Drakeford announced that the proposal, which encountered fierce criticism from health campaigners, would not be going ahead after a lack of support from Welsh Assembly Members. |
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NICE to develop public health quality standards |
| Tobacco is to be amongst the first of a new set of quality care standards for public health to be developed by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE).
The new guidance is expected to support Public Health England in its role orchestrating public health provision, the responsibilities for which are now devolved to local government |
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Meet the ‘vapers': E-cigarette craze inspires new sub-culture |
| A new subcultre is forming amongst smokers. E-cigarette aficionados, calling themsevles vapers, believe that their addition has the potential to save millions of lives.
This is because e-cigarettes are entirely devoid of the harmful toxins associated with tobacco but still deliver the nicotine hit craved by smokers. In fact, tobacco was banned at a recent convention of Vapers in New York, an occasion where enthusiasts were also able to show off their passion for customizing their devices. |
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Troubled Macaulay Culkin ‘at serious risk of lung cancer from 60 cigarettes A DAY habit’ |
| There are new health fears for actor Macaulay Culkin after it was alleged the troubled former child star’s nicotine addiction now stretches to 60 cigarettes a day.
Health experts have warned that his risk of developing lung cancer is now considerable, with some doctors estimating that his risk of dying from the disease is 60 to 100 times that of a non-smoker. |
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Tobacco: Al the Facts, Legislation, and How it Affects Your Health.
