Pharmacists must not be ‘criminalised’ for promoting vapes as stop smoking aid, say UK MPs
Pharmacists could find themselves “on the wrong side of the law” under tough new vaping restrictions, MPs in the UK have warned.
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Maldives enforces blanket ban on vapes
The ban - which was implemented on Sunday December 15 - follows recent amendments to the island country’s Tobacco Control Act. These were signed into law by President Mohamed Muizzu on November 13.
Labour admits Health Department has not spoken with vaping industry
After coming into power in July, Sir Keir Starmer’s party moved swiftly to pass a ban on disposable vapes. This will take effect from June 1, 2025.
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?
Voices of Harm Reduction Pt 5: Rebecca Taylor
Rebecca Taylor was a Member of the European Parliament for the UK Liberal Democrats in 2013, when the EU agreed its current rules on vaping.
UK eyes vape tax hike on Budget day
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is said to be looking to bring the tax hike forward from plans outlined by the previous Conservative government.
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.
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.