Health experts hit out at British Medical Association’s call for stronger vape laws
Health experts in the UK have hit out at the British Medical Association (BMA)’s recommendation for stronger vape regulation.
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UK doctors demand total ban on disposable vapes
UK doctors have demanded a total ban on disposable vapes and all flavours except tobacco to tackle a “vaping epidemic” among young people.
UK warned vapes ban could fuel black market
British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has been urged to rethink tough new laws to restrict vaping amid fears it could fuel a massive black market.
Nurse hails hospital quit smoking scheme after vape switch
A hospital nurse has said he feels far healthier after ditching cigarettes for vaping, as figures show vaping is the most successful aid to quitting smoking.
Vaping most successful aid to quitting smoking, new study finds
Vaping has been the most successful aid to people quitting smoking over the last five years, a new study has found.
Ireland to introduce vape tax in October's budget
A tax on vapes in Ireland will be announced in October’s budget, the country’s finance minister has revealed.
Summer refresher: Three ways safer nicotine products lead to less smoking
The reason safer nicotine products exist is to reduce the number of people who smoke, and by extension the death and disease associated with smoking.
Four British celebs who switched to safer nicotine products.
Celebrities like Lily Allen, Slash, Nick Clegg, and Cheryl Cole have all navigated the challenges of quitting smoking, with many turning to alternatives like vaping and snus to successfully kick the habit.
Brits baffled by vaping laws, study finds
The UK government is set to shake up the laws on vaping with the revival of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill.
Scotland joins forces with Westminster on vaping
The Scottish government has agreed to collaborate with Westminster on tough new measures to control vaping.
More German teenagers smoke than vape, new research reveals
In Germany, 14.9 per cent of 14 to 17-year-olds now smoke while just 2.3 per cent vape, new research reveals.
UK Tobacco and Vapes Bill included in Kings Speech
The new UK Government led by Keir Starmer has set out plans to introduce a generational smoking ban and stricter controls on vapes and other nicotine products in its legislative agenda for the year.