Latest Vaping & E-Cig News
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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
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NewsCrackdown on illicit trade is key to tackling youth vaping, not plain packaging
Leading retailers respond to fresh calls for plain packaging on vape products
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NewsResearch calls for plain packaging to reduce vape appeal
Research suggests standardised vape packaging could reduce youth interest without deterring adult smokers from trying cessation products.
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Product NewsVuse launches new vape device with MyVuse app integration
Vuse Ultra connects to the MyVuse app, offering usage tracking, battery reminders and a ‘Find My Vape’ function
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NewsOne in five Scottish retailers selling vapes to minors
Test purchases in Scotland reveal concerning levels of illegal vape and tobacco sales to children
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NewsPoole convenience store has licence revoked after links with crime
Alcohol licence for a store in Poole has been revoked following links to criminal activity
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NewsNew study shows link between youth vaping, smoking and wider health issues
Researchers suspect e-cigarette use may act as a gateway to cigarettes and health issues in the young
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NewsRegulators warning on the vape market over two months after disposables ban
Regulators Broughton have issued warnings on the culture around vaping post-disposables ban
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NewsHow to prepare for April’s Vaping Products Duty and the Vaping Duty Stamps scheme
Find out why you need to prepare for 1 April 2026 if you manufacture, import or store vaping products in the UK
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NewsReport finds 85% of UK vapers switched to reusables post-disposables ban
New research from Elfbar shows a rise in reusable vape use, but a return to cigarettes is also increasing