Now banned in public places throughout the UK, whatever its other drawbacks smoking has always been a habit that burns a hole in a smoker’s pocket as much as in the Axminster. Forget the health implications, the smell and addictive feelings of guilt, a 20-a-day habit costs in the region of £2,000 a year and rising. If you pack it in, you save money, even accepting the cost of patches, hypnotherapy and gym membership…
