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• Ebola may be in the headlines, but tobacco is another killer in Africa

  Guardian Professional, 16 Oct 2014: As tobacco companies expand into new African markets, the health, social and economic ramifications could be unprecedented

• Can Lord Darzi’s plan improve Londoners’ health?

  Guardian Professional, 16 Oct 2014: Surgeon’s report for mayor Boris Johnson could mark the beginning of an important change in how reforms are delivered, writes Richard Vize

• A smoking ban for parks? Excuse me while I shed a tar-stained tear

  15 Oct 2014: Sam Wolfson: As London mayor Boris Johnson is urged to ban smoking in London’s parks, one reformed smoker explains why he feels a pang of regret at the thought

• Should smoking be banned in London parks?

  15 Oct 2014: Head to head: The capital’s mayor, Boris Johnson, has been asked to ban smoking in some public outdoor spaces. Ara Darzi and Lionel Shriver argue the proposal’s merits

• Ban smoking in London's parks, urges mayor's health advisor – video

  Video (1min 29sec), 15 Oct 2014:

  Lord Darzi says a ban on smoking in London's parks would encourage the capital's residents to lead healthier lifestyles

• Banning smoking in public places will not do much harm

  15 Oct 2014: Smoking in public parks could be banned in London, if mayor Boris Johnson follows the advice of his health commission. Here are three reasons

• Smoking in London's parks should be banned, health advisers tell Boris Johnson

  15 Oct 2014: Commission set up by mayor urges him to bring in bylaws and press other authorities in the capital to follow suit
  

• David Cameron’s election guru faces new attack over tobacco lobbying

  11 Oct 2014: Lynton Crosby’s firm tried to discover government stance on cigarette packaging

• E-cigarette advertising restrictions relaxed

  9 Oct 2014: Advertisers will be allowed to show products on television but cannot seek to associate them with youth culture

• Australian opera company drops Carmen over smoking scenes

  9 Oct 2014: Decision by West Australia Opera has left fans fuming, while PM Tony Abbott calls it ‘political correctness gone crazy’

• Smoking falls to lowest level in UK since recording started in 1940s

  7 Oct 2014: Official figures suggest proportion of over-18 smokers fell from 19.8% in 2012 to 18.7% in 2013
  

• UK company to challenge EU controls over e-cigarettes

  6 Oct 2014: Totally Wicked says rules due to come into force in May 2016 will restrict competition and drive ‘vapers’ to use hidden economy

• UK cigarette firm criticised over Laos tobacco tax deal

  5 Oct 2014: Campaigners say agreement between Imperial Tobacco and the Laos government boosted sales by keeping prices low, and deprived the poor country of million of pounds of tax revenue

• Real time advertising could play role in sustainable behaviour change

  Guardian Professional, 3 Oct 2014: We are all used to being followed around the internet by targeted adverts based on sites we’ve visited, but could this technology be used to help people save energy or to recycle more?

• 'Thank you for smoking': Leyonhjelm confirms Philip Morris backing

  2 Oct 2014: Liberal Democratic senator gives speech praising smokers but it emerges party accepted tens of thousands of dollars from tobacco giant in 2013 election

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