A new analysis suggests that quitting tobacco could improve the economic prospects of more than 20.5 million households across India. The biggest benefits are expected among the most disadvantaged, especially in rural areas, where health and spending shifts can translate into faster income growth. Middle-income families may also see meaningful gains as costs fall and productivity rises.
The UK has escalated its anti-smoking push after Parliament passed the Tobacco and Vapes Bill. Under the plan, people born after December 31, 2008 would be barred from ever legally buying cigarettes. Campaigners call it a decisive step toward ending smoking, while critics warn about enforcement and the long-term impact on rights and black-market sales.
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