Scottish government ministers have agreed to toughen up proposed laws on tobacco sales to make it illegal for under-18s to buy cigarettes.If agreed, it would also be against the law to buy tobacco for those under age. Ministers hope that the new leg
A removal of cigarettes from public display is a step closer after MPs said vending machines should be banned and shops should keep stocks out of sight.MPs supported a backbench amendment to outlaw cigarette vending machines in England, Wales and No
Subtle branding on cigarette packets is misleading smokers into believing some products are less harmful than others, research suggests. Products branded smooth , silver or gold are generally believed to be healthier and easier to give up, a su
British American Tobacco said on Wednesday it had acquired a majority stake in an Indonesia clove cigarette maker for $494m, as the company seeks growth in emerging markets to offset slowing sales in mature economies.The deal, which values Bentoel I