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Survey shows nationwide support for stronger rules on nicotine pouches

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A new survey by Northerner on the public’s attitudes to changing public health policies has revealed that the British public overwhelmingly supports the regulation of nicotine pouches and stronger protections for young people. As the government moves to introduce new laws on tobacco and nicotine…

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