United Kingdom: Vape and nicotine taxes
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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.
Disposable vapes ban could push nearly a THIRD of vapers back to smoking, UK ministers warned
Ministers have been told by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) that the disposable vapes ban could lead to many vapers “reverting or relapsing” back to the far more dangerous habit.
UK confirms vape tax rise date
Chancellor Rachel Reeves said in her Autumn Budget that the government will instead add a flat rate of £2.20 per 10ml of e-liquid, to start from October 2026.
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.
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.
Czech Republic to ban flavoured vapes and hike tax
The Czech Republic is set to ban all flavoured vapes - and add a tax to make them more expensive.
Updated: Snap UK general election: what will it mean for vaping?
The snap general election in the UK could ring the death knell for the Tobacco and Vapes Bill if it isn’t passed as law before parliament is dissolved.
How to respond to UK government’s vape tax consultation
A new tax on vapes is due to come into effect in the UK from October 2026. Here's what to do about it...
Cross-party group on vaping launched to ensure new UK laws are “fair and balanced”
A cross-party group on vaping has been launched in the UK in a bid to combat harmful misinformation and ensure any new legislation is “fair and balanced.”