Lifestyle

According to government figures (which are likely to be an underestimate), over 21% of the British population are cigarette or hand rolled tobacco smokers. That consumer group pays dearly for their product – the UK has amongst the highest tax burden on tobacco in the world at 77% to 90%, depending on the brand, of the recommended retail price of a packet of cigarettes. Compare with other EU member states: in the UK a typical pack of 20 cigarettes costs £6.63; in Belgium, £4.20; in Spain, £3.25 and in Poland, £2.00. The differential in rolling tobacco is even higher, with … Continue reading →

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