Stockport's specialist CURE team has saved an estimated 300 lives since 2020 by helping hospital patients quit smoking. Discover how their groundbreaking work is preventing disease and readmissions.
A Department for Work and Pensions manager from Anglesey has been sentenced for running a fraudulent tobacco operation. Discover the full story and the court's ruling.
West Midlands Police urge Sandwell Council to reject a licence for Sklep Europa, a shop forced to close for selling illegal vapes, tobacco, and medicine. The licensing committee meets on January 9.
Trading standards and police seized over 54,000 cigarettes and fake perfumes in Wolverhampton raids. Action is now being taken against the businesses involved. Read the full update.
A second Tamworth shop has been forced to close for three months after being caught selling illegal and counterfeit tobacco. Read how the council and police are tackling crime on the high street.
A gang of four has been convicted for running a sophisticated £500k illegal tobacco factory in Birmingham, defrauding the public revenue of an estimated £4 million. Read the full story.
A Birmingham gang has been found guilty of running a £500,000 illegal tobacco factory. Police seized weapons, cash, and over 400kg of tobacco. Read the full investigation details.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces tobacco duty rise above inflation in Autumn Budget. Find out how much more your cigarettes will cost from today.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces inflation-linked alcohol duty rises, above-inflation tobacco hikes, and a new vape tax. Find out how the Autumn Budget affects you.
Bristol's Imperial Brands raises shareholder dividend following profit growth and £1.45bn share buyback launch. Discover how the tobacco giant plans future expansion.
A prominent figure in the West Midlands illegal tobacco trade has been sentenced after £33,000 was discovered hidden under a bed. Over £3.5 million passed through his accounts.
Birmingham Trading Standards crack down on city shop selling illegal tobacco products in undercover operation. Thousands of illicit cigarettes seized in latest raid.