The Coalition move to ban tobacco branding has been praised by health groups across the globe, in the face of increasing opposition to the radical anti-smoking plan.

Pro-smoking apps which are free to download could increase teenagers’ risk of taking up the habit, researchers have warned.

CHILDREN are starting to smoke before they leave primary school because of inadequate Government protection from tobacco advertising in shops, teachers have claimed.

Anti-smoking campaigners are appealing to people who have given up cigarettes for Lent to kick the habit for good.