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Sweden is Europe’s first smoke-free nation as Scotland’s progress stalls

Sweden has become the first country in Europe to achieve smoke-free status, while smoking rates in Scotland have stalled amid restrictions on vaping and a decline in cessation funding. Sweden reaches smoke-free milestone On October 25, 2025, Sweden reached smoke-free status, meaning…

Illegal vape sales persist across UK despite disposables ban

UK retailers are being asked daily for banned disposable vapes, and in many places they’re still being sold illegally, according to new findings. A Scottish Grocers’ Federation (SGF) survey of its members reveals that almost a third (31 per cent) of retailers…

UK disposable vape ban ‘unlikely’ to cut vaping rates, researchers say

The upcoming UK ban on disposable vapes could have only a “limited impact” on the number of people vaping, researchers say. A new study by University College London reveals there has been a “shift away” from single-use devices ahead of the ban…

Sweden is Europe’s first smoke-free nation as Scotland’s progress stalls

Illegal vape sales persist across UK despite disposables ban

UK disposable vape ban ‘unlikely’ to cut vaping rates, researchers say

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