Budget hits smokers as price of pack of 20 cigarettes increases 35p - putting average pack of 20 to £10.26

  • Tobacco duty will increase at two per cent above inflation putting prices up
  • Cost of 30g pack of rolling tobacco will also rise by 44 pence from 6pm tonight
  • New 'minimum duty' means cigarettes can not be sold for less than £8.82
  • Part of series of 'sin taxes' which will hike price of wine, spirits and beer
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