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Peter Beckett

Peter Beckett is founder of Three Six One, a Brussels consultancy advising businesses and investors on EU policy and regulatory risk. He began his career at the European Parliament and the BBC's Brussels bureau. He went on to lead EU public affairs for JUUL, the Electronic Cigarette Industry Trade Association (ECITA) and Bolt. He co-founded Clearing the Air, which he edits jointly with Neil McLaren.

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Investigation · Sweden · May 19, 2026

EXCLUSIVE: Swedish Tourist Tax: snus and pouches to be taxable in countries where they’re banned

Peter Beckett

Illustration of a customs officer inspecting nicotine pouches in a traveller’s suitcase.

Interview · Spain · May 12, 2026

The $4.2 Trillion Illegal Empire: How Illicit Tobacco Funds Terrorism | Hayley van Loon

Peter Beckett

Interview · May 6, 2026

Can Ozempic Help You Quit Smoking? A Cardiologist Explains

Peter Beckett

Dr Rohan Sequeira, pictured in the interview graphic titled “Ozempic and nicotine”.

Interview · France · May 1, 2026

Taxes & Organized Crime: The Hidden Cost of EU Nicotine Policy

Peter Beckett

Interview · Apr 23, 2026

Inside the Lab with Chris Allen: What Is Actually in Your Vape?

Peter Beckett

Interview · Scotland · Apr 20, 2026

Why Public Health Hates Consumers | Chris Snowdon on Clearing the Air

In this episode Peter Beckett sits down with Dr Christopher Snowdon, Head of Lifestyle Economics at the Institute for Economic Affairs, to discuss whether or not nicotine is part of the culture war, or is it something that unites more than it divides.