Latest Vaping & E-Cig News
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NewsGovernment urged to drop plans to tax zero-nicotine vape products
Online vape retailer ECigone argues taxing zero-nicotine vapes at the same rate as nicotine products removes incentives for smokers trying to quit
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NewsIndie retailers call for age-verification tech in vapes to tackle rising shop crime
A group of 30 leading independent retailers have called for age-verification technology to be built into vaping devices to curb youth access and protect staff
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NewsDoncaster launches kerbside collection for vapes and batteries
Doncaster residents can now recycle vapes and household batteries through kerbside collections in a bid to tackle a ”surge” in battery-related fires
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NewsSupreme reports 17% revenue growth driven by ‘positive impact’ from acquisitions
Supreme plc has reported a 17% revenue increase for the half year, driven by acquisitions and organic growth across its diversified FMCG portfolio
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NewsAll UK vapes to carry digital QR codes to stamp out fakes
All vapes sold in the UK will be required to carry digital duty stamps with QR codes from October 2026
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Product NewsSKE targets UK retail market with launch of its first device over 10,000 puffs
Leading global vape brand SKE has launched its first 15k big puff device, the SKE BAR 15K
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NewsSmoking rates hit historic low as e-cigs overtake tobacco
Smoking rates among UK adults have dropped to a record low of 10.6%, with e-cigarette daily users now outnumbering traditional smokers for the first time, according to new ONS data.
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NewsVPZ meets MPs in Parliament to strengthen its role as a vaping authority
Vape retailer VPZ has strengthened its position as a responsible authority on vape regulation
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NewsVape distributor Phoenix 2 Retail appoints high profile CEO
Vape distributors Phoenix 2 Retail have appointed a leading figure in the grocery sector as new CEO
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NewsHas the vape ban failed? 35% of users now buying disposables on the black market
New report from vape retailer Haypp uncovers the real scale of the UK’s black market
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NewsTobacco manufacturers’ survey highlights disconnect between crime and illicit tobacco
New survey by the Tobacco Manufacturers’ Association paints grim picture of the scale of illicit tobacco
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NewsGovernment announces crackdown on rogue traders selling vapes to children
Government publishes call for evidence for expert views on new rules for retailers regarding underage sales
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NewsVPZ urges Scottish Government to adopt UK licensing scheme for vape retailers
UK vape retailer VPZ has written to the Scottish Health Secretary Neil Gray
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NewsLicensing scheme proposals cautiously welcomed by industry
The industry has largely welcomed plans for a licensing scheme for retailers as part of the proposed Tobacco and Vapes Bill
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NewsCall for evidence on proposed Tobacco and Vapes Bill
The government has launched a consultation on the proposed Tobacco and Vapes Bill, appealing for evidence to help decide on the potential legislation
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NewsMajor illicit tobacco seizure carried out in Oxford
Trading Standards in Oxford have seized almost 20,000 counterfeit and smuggled cigarettes and over 15kg of hand-rolling and waterpipe tobacco from retail premises
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NewsPoll reveals proposed tobacco bill unimportant to most Brits
Only two in five adults think the ban of the sale of tobacco to future generations in the UK is important
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Product NewsNew managing director announced at Philip Morris Ltd
Peter Nixon has been named as the new MD at PML
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NewsVape advocacy group warns of potentially devastating impact of COP 11
We Vape is warning the multi-national COP 11 meet up in November might unfairly affect the vaping industry
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Product NewsFour new flavours added to Juul 2 pod range
Juul Labs UK has expanded its JUUL2 system flavour portfolio with four new single-fruit options, rolling out across major retailers and convenience stores from 3 October