All Illicit Vapes articles
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News‘The illicit trade is getting worse’ - BAT’s commercial director on the UK’s tobacco market
BAT’s commercial director Tolga Kilic issues a stark warning on the illicit tobacco trade
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NewsEastbourne store’s licence revoked after thousands of illegal vapes uncovered
A convenience store in Eastbourne has seen its licence revoked after 1,000s of illegal vapes were found hidden there
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NewsRead reaction to a shocking university study on youth vaping in schools
Stirling University has issued startling new research on nicotine use among the very young
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NewsNew study reveals UK hotspots for failed underage vape sale tests
New data suggests where the sale of vapes to minors is highest in the UK
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NewsThree Liverpool stores closed for selling illicit tobacco
Three convenience stores in Liverpool have been forced to close for three months after being found involved in the sale of illicit cigarettes and tobacco, with one store receiving an extended six-month closure order.
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NewsVape industry welcomes report to tackle organised crime on the high street
The IBVTA has welcomed a new report published this week on organised crime
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NewsVPZ warns vape tax risks pushing ex-smokers back to tobacco
New survey hints many vapers could easily return to smoking post-price rise for e-liquids
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NewsBusiness costs and rising crime top of agenda for new ACS chief executive
New ACS chief executive Ed Woodall has outlined his priorities for the trade body as the convenience sector faces mounting challenges including rising costs, crime and rogue traders
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NewsTrade bodies react to BBC investigation into UK stores selling illegal drugs
Trade bodies respond to BBC investigation uncovering cannabis, cocaine and more being sold in convenience stores
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NewsIllegal vape seizures in Kent topped 170k in 2025
Kent was the county with the third highest illegal vape seizures last year
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NewsOver 200,000 illegal cigarettes seized in multi-agency operation in Cheshire
Multiple raids in Northwhich have uncovered stores selling illicit tobacco
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NewsHMRC urges UK businesses to apply now for Vaping Products Duty
Businesses in the vaping industry can now apply for duty and stamp scheme approvals
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NewsVaping industry responds to Which? investigation into underage sales in Lambeth
Consumer group Which? recently conducted age-check tests in London’s Lambeth
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NewsHow to identify a counterfeit vape
Lost Mary is calling on retailers to remain vigilant against the growing threat of counterfeit vapes
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NewsJTI test purchasing reveals high illicit trade in Birmingham
Test purchasing carried out by JTI across Birmingham has revealed alarming levels of illegal tobacco sales, with nearly half of independent stores visited found to be selling illicit products, some for as little as £4
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NewsACS reiterates need for more support on stamping out black market products
MPs, retailers and industry groups have written to the Government, calling for action to tackle the UK’s black market
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NewsThree men arrested after 40,000 illegal cigarettes seized in Boston raids
Three men have been arrested after 40,000 illicit cigarettes were seized in Boston, Lincolnshire
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NewsGenerational smoking ban will ‘fuel booming illicit trade’, warns Dee Sedani
One Stop retailer Dee Sedani criticises the generation smoking ban, warning it will push tobacco products underground
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NewsUK Vaping Industry Association reacts to Glasgow fire
The UKVIA has issued a response following the devastating fire in central Glasgow
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NewsNine out of 10 retailers asked for illicit tobacco and vapes weekly
Almost nine out of 10 convenience retailers are regularly asked by customers if they stock illicit nicotine products