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Electronic cigarettes should have warning labels like real cigarettes say campaigners
Hidden dangers of ‘healthy’ cigarettes

By Laura Miller MPs are being warned to curb the sale of ‘electronic cigarettes’ following fears they could be much more dangerous than previously thought. ‘E-cigarettes’ are sold as a healthier alternative to real cigarettes as smokers can get their nicotine fix without inhaling tobacco, tar or carbon monoxide. But trading standards are concerned children… Read more »

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Alistair Darling wants to drive reform of international financial regulation
G20 poses challenges for ambitious Darling

By Alex Stevenson Persuading the G20’s finance ministers at tomorrow’s summit to commit to Britain’s ambitious agenda for financial regulation is appearing increasingly difficult. Chancellor Alistair Darling outlined the government’s ambitions in an opinion article for the Wall Street Journal newspaper. But he faces difficulty in persuading his US counterpart, treasury secretary Timothy Geithner, of… Read more »