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JD Wetherspoons announces plans to open 30 new pubs
28 December 2006Leisure group JD Wetherspoon has announced plans to open 30 new pubs in 2007, creating 1,200 jobs.
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Smoking legislation a 'highlight' for Scotland's first minister
24 December 2006The first minister has revealed that Scotland's smoking ban was one of his 2006 highlights.
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Levels of air pollution in Scotland's pubs have dropped
17 December 2006Levels of air pollution in Scotland's pubs have dropped by 86% since the smokefree legislation was introduced in March, according to new research by scientists at Aberdeen University.
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German Chancellor pushes for smoking ban in Talks With States
13 December 2006German Chancellor Angela Merkel has attempted to persuade regional leaders to introduce smokefree legislation in restaurants, schools and other public places, after being forced to drop plans for a nationwide ban.
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NZers are embracing a smokefree lifestyle
9 December 2006New Zealanders are embracing a smokefree lifestyle, with nine out of ten supporting the right to live and work in a smokefree environment, a Ministry of Health report says.
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State of Ohio delays indoor smoking ban
7 December 2006State of Ohio delays indoor smoking ban until specific rules and regulations go into effect.
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Help needed so smokers can quit
3 Dec 2006University of Bath researcher urges government to ensure NHS can cope with predicted high numbers of smokers wanting to quit ahead of next July.
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England smoke ban to start 1 July
1 Dec 2006Smokefree legislation to be introduced in England on 1st July 2007, covering virtually all enclosed workplaces and public places.
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England smoke ban: Reactions
1 Dec 2006Reactions to announcement that smokefree legislation will be introduced in England on 1st July 2007
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Q and A: Ban on smoking in public
1 Dec 2006Questions and answers on England's smokefree legislation
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