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Rise in children vaping across Britain ‘influenced by social media’

The proportion of children vaping is on the rise, with many being influenced by social media sites such as TikTok, according to a new report. The study, shared exclusively with the PA news agency, shows newer, disposable e-cigarettes are increasing ...

07 Jul 2022 at 01:01

City

Vaping retailer VPZ eyes 10 openings in expansion plan

The UK’s largest vaping retailer VPZ has revealed plans to open 10 more stores by the end of the year. It comes as the business called for the UK Government to introduce tighter controls and licensing for selling vaping products. The business will ...

22 Aug 2022 at 01:01

‘Retailers want to see tougher laws on tobacco sales’

Most shopkeepers support existing tobacco laws and want the Government to go further in protecting people’s health, according to a new report. People running newsagents, off-licences, convenience stores and petrol stations are in favour of more ...

01 Nov 2022 at 01:01

Scotland

Council backs ban on single-use vapes

Glasgow City Council has backed a ban on single-use vape devices due to health and environmental concerns. The Scottish Government is currently considering a ban on disposable vapes, with an expert group being set up to consider the options. ...

15 Mar 2023 at 12:11

Waitrose stops selling single-use vaping products

Waitrose has halted sales of single-use vaping products, which have soared in popularity over the past year. The supermarket chain said it cannot justify selling them, given their impact on the environment and “health of young people”. Two ...

31 Dec 2022 at 09:00

Scotland

Charity welcomes advertising regulator’s ban on vaping firm’s claims

The advertising regulator has rebuked a vaping firm after it claimed switching to e-cigarettes could help people give up smoking. The Advertising Standards Association has told Edinburgh-based company VPZ an advert on its website which ...

15 Feb 2023 at 00:01

Scotland

Charities in plea to retailers to ban single-use vapes

Environmental and health charities are calling on Scottish retailers to stop selling single-use vapes. Following a Scottish Government announcement of a review into the environmental impact of the devices, charities such as Keep ...

16 Feb 2023 at 13:33

Smokers to be encouraged to vape in ‘swap to stop’ scheme

One million smokers will be encouraged to swap cigarettes for vapes under a “swap to stop” scheme described by ministers as a world first. Vape starter kits will be offered to almost one in five of all smokers in England under ...

11 Apr 2023 at 10:33

Putting vapes in plain packaging ‘reduces their appeal to children’

Putting vapes in plain packaging reduces their appeal to children and could even stop them taking up vaping in the first place, a major new study has found. Researchers discovered that removing bright colours, pictures and ...

14 Mar 2023 at 17:59

City

Cigarette maker Imperial Brands sees profits rise as US market share increases

Cigarette maker Imperial Brands has reported a healthy rise in profit as it managed to put up its tobacco product prices to offset a fall in sales. The business said that it had increased its aggregate market share across ...

16 May 2023 at 10:49

Streeting ‘to come down like a ton of bricks’ on vaping firms targeting children

Wes Streeting has issued a warning to vaping companies pushing nicotine products onto children, vowing that the next Labour government would come down on them “like a ton of bricks”. The shadow health secretary’s ...

29 Jun 2023 at 16:09

Schools forced to take action in toilets due to child vaping, MPs hear

Some schools are having to switch smoke detectors to heat sensors to prevent vaping by children setting off alarms during lessons and exams, MPs have heard. The Health and Social Care Committee was told about ...

28 Jun 2023 at 13:24

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