Steep fall in young smokers in past decade, official data shows
Less than one in 10 young adults in the UK now smokes - a steep drop from a quarter of 18-24-year-olds 12 years ago, official new figures reveal.
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Vaping ‘to be banned’ near playgrounds, hospitals and schools in UK
Health secretary Wes Streeting is considering restricting the use of vapes outdoors in England with Chris Whitty, the country’s chief medical officer for England, said to also favour the move.
Denmark to limit strength of nicotine pouches
Currently there is no upper limit on the amount of nicotine allowed in pouches, a tobacco-free product that is placed between the lip and the gum.
Boom in black market vapes funding organised crime, survey finds
A spike in black market sales of illegal vapes and fake cigarettes is funding organised crime gangs in the UK, a shock new survey has found.
UK: Vaping drivers warned of huge fines and nine points on licence
Motorists who vape have been warned they could face a hefty £5,000 fine as well as nine points on their licence.
Spain to ban disposable vapes and flavours
Secretary of State for Health Javier Padilla has said that in the coming weeks "the draft amendment to Royal Decree 579/2017 will be available, which will include a ban on disposable electronic cigarettes.”
Ireland: Vapes hit with major new tax in Budget
Until now, there has been no excise duty on vapes in the country. Now, there will be a vape tax of 50 cents per millilitre (ml) of e-liquid. The hike is due to come into force from the middle of 2025.
Half of vape users 'likely' to start smoking again due to new ban
A survey of over 1000 vapers shows that a massive 85 per cent are former cigarette smokers. Due to the proposed vaping ban, 52 per cent fear they may revert back to the deadly habit.
EU outdoor vaping ban “not driven by science,” leading advocacy group says.
The European Union (EU)’s move to ban vaping outdoors alongside smoking “is not driven by science or what is best for public health”, a leading vape advocacy group has said.
Trump vows to “save vaping”
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has vowed to save flavoured vapes if re-elected.
Retailers selling illegal vapes in Australia to face huge fines and jail terms
A nationwide ban on the sale of vapes outside of pharmacies began on July 1, but illegal vapes are still widely available on the black market months later.
Ireland imposes new €2,000 fine for selling vapes at children’s events
Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has signed a law that applies the fine to the offence of ‘selling tobacco products or nicotine-inhaling products at events aimed at children, or where the majority of the participants or audience are children’.
