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News and updates covering nicotine pouches, snus, and the wider nicotine landscape.

From regulation to surveys, market changes, and industry announcements, these articles track what’s happening in the UK and internationally.

Browse our latest articles and updates below.

Help to Quit Smoking – Harm Reduction Can Save Lives

Help to Quit Smoking – Harm Reduction Can Save Lives

Quitting smoking is one of the most effective actions for improving health – but for many people it is easier said than done. At the same time, examples such as Yorkshire, where stop‑smoking services work in a structured and proactive way with harm reduction, show that a more pragmatic approach can help more people move away from cigarettes.

Pairing Snus with Valentine’s Day Treats

Pairing Snus with Valentine’s Day Treats

Valentine’s Day treats often revolve around familiar flavour profiles, from chocolate and berries to drinks and desserts. Choosing nicotine pouch flavours that align with these profiles can help create balanced pairings. This guide pairs pouch flavours with popular Valentine’s treats.

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Meet the Team: Customer Service Answers Your Questions

Behind every order at Northerner UK is a customer service team member handling your questions. Enjoy a conversation with one of our team members, Vilma, who discusses the most common questions she receives and lets you know how you can lock in our best prices.

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The Sporting Map of Britain: Which Sport Takes the Crown?

Football may still wear the crown as the UK’s most popular sport, but it’s far from the only one capturing the nation’s attention. New research from Northerner explores how sporting passions vary across cities and regions, revealing a diverse and evolving sporting landscape.

Norway Bans Cross-Border Online Sales of Nicotine Products

Norway Is Banning Cross-Border Online Sales of Nicotine and Tobacco Products

Should other countries follow their lead? In January 2026, Norway introduced a ban on the cross-border online sales of nicotine and tobacco products.

Football fans celebrating a goal, one of many moments missed by smokers taking a cigarette break

The Top Moments Missed by Smokers for a Cigarette

Many UK smokers see themselves as “social smokers,” stepping outside now and then for a chat or some fresh air. But a new survey suggests these quick smoke breaks may be costing them more moments than they realise.

Nicotine Pouches Surge Among Young People in the UK

Nicotine Pouches Surge Among Young People in the UK – New Study Shows Fivefold Increase

A new study from University College London – Oral nicotine pouch use in Great Britain: a repeat cross-sectional study, 2020–25 – reveals that the use of tobacco-free nicotine pouches has risen sharply in the UK between 2020 and 2025. More than half a million adults in Britain now use the product, which is particularly popular among young men.

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Sweden Becomes Europe’s First Smoke-Free Nation

Sweden is set to become the first smoke-free country in Europe. Economist David Sundén explains how a combination of public policy and access to nicotine alternatives helped drive daily smoking rates below 5%.

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Nicotine Pouch Boom as UK Marks Snus Day 2025

World Snus Day celebrates Swedish innovation and its influence on modern nicotine use. Discover how nicotine pouches are reshaping the UK market, who’s using them, and what’s driving this fast-growing tobacco-free category.

Gen Z think the UK is becoming a ‘Nanny State’

Nearly Half of Gen Z Think the UK is Becoming a ‘Nanny State’

Survey by researchers from Northerner uncovers the UK public's response to expanding government regulation.

Make France Smoke Again? Pouches Banned Starting Spring 2026

Make France Smoke Again? Pouches Banned Starting Spring 2026

Possessing and selling nicotine pouches will soon be a crime in France.

U.S. Health Secretary Warns Against Chinese Vapes

U.S. Health Secretary RFK Jr. Warns Against Chinese Vapes

U.S. Secretary of Health RFK warns of dangers of Chinese vapes, says nicotine pouches are “the safest way to consume nicotine”.

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Confirmed: EU to Tax Nicotine Pouches and Vapes in Budget Grab

The European Commission has made public its proposals to create new taxes on nicotine products in a bid to fund its long-term budget needs. The Northerner have reported on the leaks and early versions of their plan, but now the official figures have been made public.

Sweden vs EU snus tax hike

Sweden Will “Continue to Fight for Swedish Snus” in EU Tax Row

Sweden’s Finance Minister, Elisabeth Svantesson, has described the EU’s latest idea to use higher tobacco taxes to fund the bloc’s next long-term budget as “completely unacceptable.”

Snus and Footballers: A Growing Trend That's Hard to Ignore

One in Five Footballers Use Snus – Study Reveals

A new study by Loughborough University has revealed that 1 in 5 professional footballers in England currently use snus or nicotine pouches. Relaxation, mental focus, and social bonding are highlighted as key reasons why footballers are using snus.

Northerner Goes For the Bullseye with Major Darts Sponsorship

Northerner Goes for The Bullseye with Major Darts Sponsorship

Northerner is delighted to announce that it will be sponsoring four top darts professionals as they strive to compete in a series of major tournaments between now and 2026.

EU Plans Massive Tax Hikes on Nicotine Pouches

EU Plans Massive Tax Hikes on Nicotine Pouches

A leaked document reveals how the EU Commission is planning massive tax hikes on nicotine pouches, vapes, and heat-not-burn products. The proposal is set to be officially announced to the European Council on July 19.

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France Proposes Nicotine Pouch Ban: UK Users Warned

UK nicotine pouch users are being urged to keep an eye on a new law proposed by the French government that could ban the use of nicotine pouches in France.

Innovation Supports Harm Reduction

Innovation Supports Harm Reduction

Professor Neal Benowitz, a leading medical expert from the University of California, San Francisco, told the audience at the recent E-Cigarette Summit in Washington, D.C that oral nicotine pouches are chemically similar to medicinal nicotine products like gums and lozenges.

The UK Disposable Vape Ban (2025)

The UK Disposable Vape Ban (2025): What You Need to Know

On 1 June 2025, the UK will enforce a ban on disposable vapes following the passage of new legislation. The ban addresses rising concerns about environmental damage and youth access. As this transition approaches, both consumers and retailers are beginning to explore alternative options.

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