tobacco industry
Coverage of tobacco industry in the Nexus archive.
- Mike Wallace reflects on the 60 Minutes tobacco story controversy
Mike Wallace discussed the 1995 '60 Minutes' tobacco story with Susan Steinberg in 1997. The segment involved an interview with Jeffrey Wigand, chief scientist at Brown & Williamson, who revealed the company's concealment of nicotine addiction research.
- Info minister terms FY2027 budget 'relief-oriented'
Information Minister Attaullah Tarar described the FY2027 federal budget as 'relief-oriented' during a press briefing with Finance State Minister Bilal Azhar Kayani. He highlighted economic reforms including digitization of tax systems, merit-based hiring at the Federal Board of Revenue, and efforts to combat tax evasion in industries like sugar, tobacco, and cement, which recovered Rs60 billion and addressed a Rs200 billion leak.
- Ultraprocessed foods and the tobacco industry: Two peas in a pod?
The article compares ultraprocessed foods to the tobacco industry, suggesting they share problematic traits. Columnist Carrie Dennett analyzes recent articles linking Big Food and Big Tobacco.
- Ultraprocessed foods are the new Tobacco War
Research in the American Journal of Public Health highlights parallels between ultra processed foods and the tobacco industry in production, strategy, and marketing. The study suggests both sectors employ similar tactics to influence consumer behavior and public perception.
- Wes Streeting says Starmer ‘behind the curve’ on under-16s social media ban – UK politics live
Wes Streeting, former UK health secretary, criticizes Keir Starmer for being 'behind the curve' on social media regulation for under-16s, arguing for stricter action akin to the tobacco industry. The UK government is set to respond to a consultation on potential bans or restrictions, with Streeting claiming he pushed for tougher measures during his tenure.
- Wes Streeting says social media firms should be treated like tobacco industry as he piles pressure on Keir Starmer to introduce a ban for under-16s
Wes Streeting, a UK politician, has called for social media companies to be regulated like the tobacco industry and urged Keir Starmer to implement a ban on under-16s using these platforms. The statement highlights concerns over youth exposure to social media and pressures Starmer to take legislative action.
- ‘Social media should be treated like tobacco’: Streeting calls for under-16s ban on certain platforms
Former UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting has called for social media companies to be regulated like the tobacco industry, advocating a ban on under-16s accessing certain platforms. His comments come as the UK government concludes a consultation on age restrictions for social media use.