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Mike Daube @mikedaube.bsky.social · 15h

Excellent

Martin McKee @martinmckee.bsky.social · 1d

Many thanks to the amazing @michaelspicer.bsky.social for bringing my @bmj.com paper to life! The actual paper is here:

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Martin McKee @martinmckee.bsky.social · 1d

Many thanks to the amazing @michaelspicer.bsky.social for bringing my @bmj.com paper to life! The actual paper is here:

www.bmj.com/content/bmj/...

Tobacco Control @bmjtobacco-control.bsky.social · 2d

December Issue: This study provides empirical evidence that the Republic of
Georgia’s smokefree legislation had no negative economic impact on the hospitality sector. https://bit.ly/48JwxnB

Mike Daube @mikedaube.bsky.social · 3d

To the best of my knowledge, this is marginally more than public health researchers seeking to reduce the harms of gambling get paid.

The Guardian @theguardian.com · 3d

Bet365 boss receives at least £280m in pay and dividends despite profit slump

Denise Coates’s gambling empire reports turnover of £4bn in year to March 2025, up from £3.7bn Denise Coates, the billionaire boss of Bet365, a self-described “ultimate gambler” and Britain’s highest-paid woman, took home at least £280m in pay and dividends in 2025 despite a slump in pre-tax profits. Coates’s Stoke-based gambling empire recorded turnover of £4bn in the year to March 2025, up from £3.7bn the year before. Pre-tax profits fell to £349m from £627m in the previous year. Continue reading...

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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 3d

Bet365 boss receives at least £280m in pay and dividends despite profit slump

Denise Coates’s gambling empire reports turnover of £4bn in year to March 2025, up from £3.7bn Denise Coates, the billionaire boss of Bet365, a self-described “ultimate gambler” and Britain’s highest-paid woman, took home at least £280m in pay and dividends in 2025 despite a slump in pre-tax profits. Coates’s Stoke-based gambling empire recorded turnover of £4bn in the year to March 2025, up from £3.7bn the year before. Pre-tax profits fell to £349m from £627m in the previous year. Continue reading...

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Mike Daube @mikedaube.bsky.social · 4d

The tobacco industry resurgence continues, marketing yet more youth-attractive products.

The Guardian @theguardian.com · 4d

One in eight teens aged 14 to 17 in Britain have used nicotine pouches, survey finds

Ministers plan to outlaw sales of oral nicotine sachets to under-18s, as experts warn of increased risk of addiction One in eight teenagers aged 14 to 17 have used nicotine pouches, a survey has found, adding to health experts’ concern about their growing popularity. Users hold the small sachets, which look like mini-teabags and are often flavoured, in their mouths to enjoy the release of the nicotine they contain. They are also known as “snus”. Continue reading...

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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 4d

One in eight teens aged 14 to 17 in Britain have used nicotine pouches, survey finds

Ministers plan to outlaw sales of oral nicotine sachets to under-18s, as experts warn of increased risk of addiction One in eight teenagers aged 14 to 17 have used nicotine pouches, a survey has found, adding to health experts’ concern about their growing popularity. Users hold the small sachets, which look like mini-teabags and are often flavoured, in their mouths to enjoy the release of the nicotine they contain. They are also known as “snus”. Continue reading...

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Mike Daube @mikedaube.bsky.social · 7d

This level of industry opposition makes the measure look better and better.

Nick Hopkinson @copddoc.bsky.social · 7d

Debunking claims that the smokefree generation (which applies to all tobacco products) conflicts with EU law.
And other attempts to delay UK law in the courts which have failed over the last 20 years @ashorguk.bsky.social @whofctc.bsky.social @europeanrespsoc.bsky.social ash.org.uk/media-centre...

Does the Smokefree Generation Really Break EU Law? Industry vs Evidence - ASH

Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) is a campaigning public health charity that works to eliminate the harm caused by tobacco.

ash.org.uk

Nick Hopkinson @copddoc.bsky.social · 7d

Debunking claims that the smokefree generation (which applies to all tobacco products) conflicts with EU law.
And other attempts to delay UK law in the courts which have failed over the last 20 years @ashorguk.bsky.social @whofctc.bsky.social @europeanrespsoc.bsky.social ash.org.uk/media-centre...

Does the Smokefree Generation Really Break EU Law? Industry vs Evidence - ASH

Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) is a campaigning public health charity that works to eliminate the harm caused by tobacco.

ash.org.uk

Mike Daube @mikedaube.bsky.social · 8d

Good summary. Of course there is much more to be done, but also good to reflect on the terrific work being done now as over the years by so many colleagues around the world.

Tobacco Control Research Group @tcrgbath.bsky.social · 8d

Members of our #TobaccoTactics team have co-authored a new editorial in @bmjtobacco-control.bsky.social on the progress made on key agenda points at the recent Conference of the Parties to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control #FCTCCOP11.

👉 Read the editorial: doi.org/10.1136/tc-2...

“COP11 … marked a decisive moment in the FCTC’s evolution, reaffirmed its continued relevance and demonstrated Parties’ increasing willingness to adopt measures that address the structures that support the tobacco industry and sustain the epidemic.”

Tobacco Control Research Group @tcrgbath.bsky.social · 8d

Members of our #TobaccoTactics team have co-authored a new editorial in @bmjtobacco-control.bsky.social on the progress made on key agenda points at the recent Conference of the Parties to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control #FCTCCOP11.

👉 Read the editorial: doi.org/10.1136/tc-2...

Croakey Health Media @croakeynews.bsky.social · 9d

Another international health organisation calls for VicHealth to remain independent and strong www.croakey.org/another-inte... #publichealth

Another international health organisation calls for VicHealth to remain independent and strong

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Mike Daube @mikedaube.bsky.social · 14d

Well done - excellent and important work.

Melissa Sweet @melissasweetdr.bsky.social · 14d

And that's a wrap on this week's @croakeynews.bsky.social bulletin. IT IS MASSIVE.

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'From celebration to consternation'

Melissa Sweet @melissasweetdr.bsky.social · 14d

And that's a wrap on this week's @croakeynews.bsky.social bulletin. IT IS MASSIVE.

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'From celebration to consternation'

Melissa Sweet @melissasweetdr.bsky.social · 14d

cpsuvic.org/article/view...

"ill-conceived" Public servants and community vow to fight VicHealth merger, urge rethink

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Mike Daube @mikedaube.bsky.social · 16d

Important theme - looking forward to strong interest.

Health Promotion International @healthpromint.bsky.social · 16d

📣 Call for Articles

We invite submissions to the Special Collection on the 40th Anniversaries of the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion @ottawacharter40.bsky.social and Health Promotion International. More info below👇

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Call for Articles

Special Collection on the 40th Anniversary of the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion We are pleased to announce that we have expanded contributions to the Spe

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Health Promotion International @healthpromint.bsky.social · 16d

📣 Call for Articles

We invite submissions to the Special Collection on the 40th Anniversaries of the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion @ottawacharter40.bsky.social and Health Promotion International. More info below👇

academic.oup.com/heapro/pages...

Call for Articles

Special Collection on the 40th Anniversary of the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion We are pleased to announce that we have expanded contributions to the Spe

academic.oup.com

Croakey Health Media @croakeynews.bsky.social · 16d

In Victoria, decades of progress are under threat: senior public health leader warns www.croakey.org/in-victoria-... #publichealth

In Victoria, decades of progress are under threat: senior public health leader warns

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The Conversation AUNZ @aunz.theconversation.com · 16d

Introducing oral nicotine pouches risks exposing more young people to nicotine addiction and compounding the problems caused by vaping.

8 reasons the government should not introduce oral nicotine pouches to NZ

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ASH Scotland @ashscotland.bsky.social · 17d

Discover the figures on how much smoking is estimated to cost the NHS, social care, and lost productivity due to ill health.

Learn more in our new Smoking and the Economy in Scotland evidence briefing - bit.ly/48suJhv

Simon Chapman AO @simonchapman.bsky.social · 17d

Australia takes off the gloves on illegal tobacco, while 'lower the tax' fantasists plumb newly absurd depths. simonchapman6.com/2025/12/09/a...

Australia takes off the gloves on illegal tobacco while ‘lower the tax’ fantasists plumb new absurdities

Australia’s epidemic of illicit (untaxed) cheap cigarette shops is entering a new phase as Australian Border Force reports record seizures and three states (South Australia, Queensland and New Sout…

simonchapman6.com

Tobacco Control @bmjtobacco-control.bsky.social · 18d

Latest News: TAAT hemp cigarettes’ unsubstantiated cessation and
harm reduction claims. https://bit.ly/4iC67Yk

Mike Daube @mikedaube.bsky.social · 18d

Good article about disturbing approaches by NZ government.

Janet Hoek @janethoek.bsky.social · 18d

More questions about connections between the tobacco industry and policy decisions taken in NZ. Our latest op-ed here: newsroom.co.nz/2025/12/08/o...

Our smokefree goal has turned to ash, so what next?

Opinion from Otago University: NZ built a reputation as a world leader in tobacco control. Will it now protect Kiwis’ health, or favour the interests of an industry that profits from their addiction?

newsroom.co.nz

Croakey Health Media @croakeynews.bsky.social · 18d

Nicola Roxon condemns Victorian Government decision to axe VicHealth www.croakey.org/nicola-roxon...

Nicola Roxon condemns Victorian Government decision to axe VicHealth

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Timothy Caulfield @caulfieldtim.bsky.social · 18d

Crumbling health systems fuelling global surge in measles, scientists warn www.independent.co.uk/news/world/m...

"The decline in vaccination rates has been blamed on growing levels of misinformation..."

"#Misinformation is just being spewed from the highest political echelons of the U.S."