UK outdoor smoking ban WON’T include vapes
The proposed UK ban on smoking in outdoor public places is not set to include vapes, it has been revealed.
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Teen vaping in U.S. hits 10-year low
Half a million fewer school-aged children vaped this year than last, according to the 2024 National Youth Tobacco Survey.
UK vows to clamp down on ‘scourge of vaping’
The UK government will ‘tackle the scourge of vaping’ once it has clamped down on smoking, a senior minister has said.
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.
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.
New Zealand to be declared ‘smoke-free’ - thanks to vaping
New Zealand is set to officially be given smoke-free status by the end of the year, thanks to promoting vaping as a key quitting tool.
Restricting vape flavours risks setting Scotland’s health agenda back, warns retail trade body
The drive to make Scotland smoke-free risks being set back if vape flavours are overly restricted, the country’s retail trade body has warned.
Australia’s new vaping laws cause confusion
Chemists and consumers in Australia have been left confused by new laws banning vape sales - with or without nicotine - outside of pharmacies.
Labour urged to revive vape bill by charities and health experts
The new UK Government has been urged to revive the Tobacco and Vapes Bill in an open letter signed by more than 1,000 charities and health experts.
Australia’s hardline vape ban starts today - as pharmacies revolt
Australia has today become the first country to ban the sale of vapes outside pharmacies.
Menthol vapes approved in U.S. for first time
Menthol-flavoured vapes have been approved by the Food And Drug Administration (FDA) in the U.S. for the first time.