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EPISODE · May 18, 2026 · 6 MIN

'Nightmare scenario': inquiry lays bare the impact of illegal tobacco trade

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A coalition of health organisations says tobacco companies are exploiting concerns about the illicit cigarette trade to undo decades of smoking control policies and push for tax cuts. The health organisations say they are particularly concerned by reports MPs heard evidence from tobacco giant Philip Morris in secret.

A coalition of health organisations says tobacco companies are exploiting concerns about the illicit cigarette trade to undo decades of smoking control policies and push for tax cuts. The health organisations say they are particularly concerned by reports MPs heard evidence from tobacco giant Philip Morris in secret.

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