Brits baffled by vaping laws, study finds
The UK government is set to shake up the laws on vaping with the revival of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill.
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Canary Islands to hike tax on vapes in 2025 budget
The Canary Islands is to increase tax on vapes and vaping products in its 2025 budget.
America’s best-selling vape given the OK - but only in tobacco
Federal health officials have authorised sales of the best-selling vape in the U.S. - but only in tobacco flavour.
Scotland joins forces with Westminster on vaping
The Scottish government has agreed to collaborate with Westminster on tough new measures to control vaping.
Majority of U.S. swing-state voters wrongly believe vaping is “as bad as or worse” than smoking
Three quarters of voters across three swing states in the U.S. believe that vaping is “as bad or worse” for your health than smoking, a new poll has found.
More German teenagers smoke than vape, new research reveals
In Germany, 14.9 per cent of 14 to 17-year-olds now smoke while just 2.3 per cent vape, new research reveals.
Second-hand vaping exposure “very low” compared to second-hand smoking, study shows
Children exposed to vaping indoors absorb less than one seventh the amount of nicotine as children who are exposed to indoor smoking, a new study has revealed.
Simon Cowell credits vaping with helping him quit smoking
Simon Cowell has credited vaping with helping him to quit his 80-a-day smoking habit.
UK Tobacco and Vapes Bill included in Kings Speech
The new UK Government led by Keir Starmer has set out plans to introduce a generational smoking ban and stricter controls on vapes and other nicotine products in its legislative agenda for the year.
EXCLUSIVE: MEPs who will vote on EU vaping law revealed
Clearing the Air can today reveal which MEPs will sit on the European Parliament’s public health committee, known as SANT.
Australia’s strict new vape laws “certain to fail”, expert warns
Australia's new vaping laws are "certain to fail,” a leading expert in smoking cessation has warned.
Restricting flavoured vapes would push people back to smoking - new study
Restricting the choice of flavoured vapes would lead ex-smokers back to the deadly habit, a new study has found.