Vaping tax could drive riskier habits, experts warn
Proposed new taxes on vapes in the UK that increase with nicotine strength could drive far riskier habits, experts have warned.
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Newly voted MEPs may change Europe’s hardline approach on vapes
Changes to the make-up of the European Parliament may favour a more lenient approach to vaping as a key tool to help smokers quit, an MEP has said.
Landmark report proves nicotine use does NOT lead to tobacco-related disease
A new landmark report - ‘No Smoke, Less Harm’ - proves that nicotine use does NOT lead to tobacco-related disease.
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...
Anti-vaping professor makes shock admission at Australian inquiry
An anti-vaping professor has made a shock admission at a public inquiry that the only known deaths from vapes are from the batteries exploding.
Make fruit flavour vapes available on prescription, Australian senate urged
Fruit flavoured vapes should be available on prescription to help smokers quit, the Australian Vaping Inquiry has been told.
New report: Vapes are a “missed opportunity” to cut smoking deaths
The under-use of vapes is a “large, missed opportunity to reduce morbidity and premature mortality,” a major new report warns.
New study: Vapes increasingly likely to help smokers quit
Vapes are increasingly likely to help people quit cigarettes, a new study has revealed.
