Position vapes as quit-smoking aids, young people urge in UK study
A small Sheffield study explored how young people think vaping should be controlled and presented as an aid to quitting smoking.
United Kingdom: Flavours and flavour bans
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Flavoured vape bans lead to RISE in smoking rates, new study finds
Flavoured vape bans in the U.S have led to an increase in smoking rates among young adults, a new study has found.
Labour accused of planting ‘fake’ examples of nine-year-olds vaping to justify new UK law
A range of pre-scripted statements and questions were reportedly sent to the party’s MPs ahead of a crucial vote on the controversial Tobacco and Vapes Bill last week.
UK Tobacco and Vapes Bill passes major hurdle - now have YOUR say
MPs voted overwhelmingly in favour of the “historic” Tobacco and Vapes Bill at its second reading in the Commons on Tuesday, with 415 for and 47 against.
Disposable vapes ban will lead to children “smoking behind bike sheds,” UK MP warns
Sir Christopher Chope pointed to the government’s own impact assessment report, which found that as many as 29 per cent of current vapers could be driven back into smoking as a result of the ban.
UK vape clampdown could lead to more smokers, government’s own report warns
An “unintended consequence” of banning disposable vapes and certain flavours “is that it could encourage more people to try smoking” it says.
Tobacco and Vapes Bill goes before UK Parliament
But what exactly does the Bill include and what will it mean for vapers if it’s passed?
Cross-party group on vaping re-launched ahead of Tobacco and Vapes Bill
The APPG (All-Party Parliamentary Group) for Responsible Vaping was initially established in July, but was put on hold while the general election took place.
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.
Voices of Harm Reduction Pt 3: Sairah Salim-Sartoni
Sairah Salim-Sartoni has 16 years’ experience as a stop smoking advisor in the UK; first for the National Health Service and then for local authority stop smoking clinics. She went on to work for Juul Labs on scientific engagement, and now consults with both the public and private sector on smoking cessation and tobacco harm reduction.
