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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

‘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

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 urged ...

15 Feb 2023 at 00:01

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 a push to ...

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 fancy ...

14 Mar 2023 at 17:59

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 comments come ...

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 vaping rates in ...

28 Jun 2023 at 13:24

Scotland

Expert report on disposable vapes to be published within weeks

An expert group’s report considering a ban on single-use vapes will be published later this month, Lorna Slater has confirmed. The circular economy and biodiversity minister told MSPs on Thursday that Zero Waste Scotland’s ...

01 Jun 2023 at 14:55

National News

Health Minister set to bring proposal banning sale of vapes to under-18s before Cabinet

Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly is due to propose a ban on the sale of nicotine-inhaling products to those aged under 18 before the Cabinet today. The announcement follows a review by the Health Research Board, which ...

22 Nov 2022 at 13:33

National News

Health Minister set to bring proposal banning sale of vapes to under-18s before Cabinet

22 Nov 2022 at 13:33

Disposable vapes a danger to dogs as well as children, ministers warned

Disposable e-cigarettes could be a danger to dogs’ health if they find the discarded products, ministers have heard. Conservative MP Neil Hudson, who is a vet, raised the risk of disposable vapes to pets after ...

20 Jun 2023 at 17:43

Local News

Louth senator welcomes additional measures to protect children from tobacco and e-cigarettes

Fianna Fáil Senator Erin McGreehan has welcomed the commencement of further sections of the Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Act 2023 to strengthen the protection of children ...

29 Mar 2024 at 16:33

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