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Smoking ban

Almost all (93%) of 1,061 Scots surveyed by smoking awareness organisation Ash Scotland said they support such measures.
Maree Todd

93 per cent of Scots back smoking bans in playgrounds and school grounds

Ninety-three per cent of Scots back extending smoke-free rules to schools and play areas, as Ash Scotland urges action to protect children from second-hand smoke.
It is increasingly common to compare social media to smoking and drinking. Does the analogy miss the point, or hit a deeper truth? It is increasingly common to compare social media to smoking and drinking. Does the analogy miss the point, or hit a deeper truth?
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Is social media really the same as smoking or drinking?

Scotland became the first part of the UK to ban smoking in enclosed public places in March 2006 Scotland became the first part of the UK to ban smoking in enclosed public places in March 2006
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Second-hand smoke exposure down 96 per cent since Scotland's smoking ban, study shows

Thomas Kerr says the ban could impact corner shops. Thomas Kerr says the ban could impact corner shops.
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Thomas Kerr claims smoking ban will be 'knockout blow' for Scottish corner shops

The Scottish Grocers' Federation said the Tobacco and Vapes Bill could lead to an explosion in illicit trade. The Scottish Grocers' Federation said the Tobacco and Vapes Bill could lead to an explosion in illicit trade.
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Generational smoking ban could be 'breaking point' for small retailers

Smoking could cause almost 30,000 cases of cancer Smoking could cause almost 30,000 cases of cancer
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Charity warns smoking could cause almost 30,000 cancer cases in next five years

Scotland was first to ban smoking in public places Scotland was first to ban smoking in public places
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Swinney pledges to ‘look with care’ at any UK ban on smoking in outdoor spaces

Are Rishi Sunak's tobacco plans already doomed to go up in smoke? Are Rishi Sunak's tobacco plans already doomed to go up in smoke?
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Are Rishi Sunak's tobacco plans already doomed to go up in smoke?

The UK Government's plan is that it will in due course become illegal for young people to buy cigarettes The UK Government's plan is that it will in due course become illegal for young people to buy cigarettes
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Letters: It's a sorry state when we're banned from doing things that aren't illegal

Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss in spat over 'unconservative' smoking ban plan Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss in spat over 'unconservative' smoking ban plan
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Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss in spat over 'unconservative' smoking ban plan

Rishi Sunak has proposed hiking the legal smoking age limit in England (Peter Byrne/PA) Rishi Sunak has proposed hiking the legal smoking age limit in England (Peter Byrne/PA)
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SNP public health minister suggests 'strong support' for increasing smoking age

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak with his wife Akshata Murty at the Conservative Party conference in Manchester Prime Minister Rishi Sunak with his wife Akshata Murty at the Conservative Party conference in Manchester
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SNP under pressure to follow Rishi Sunak's vow to phase out young people smoking

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