Industry bodies and harm reduction advocates have sharply criticised the European Commission’s evaluation of the Tobacco Products Directive (TPD), warning it could pave the way for tighter restrictions on vaping and other reduced-risk nicotine pro...

A newly published review suggesting links between nicotine vaping and cancer risk has drawn strong criticism from scientists and industry figures, who argue its conclusions risk misinforming smokers and undermining harm reduction efforts. The p...

Vape retailer VPZ has launched a new initiative aimed at reducing the number of single-use style vaping devices being discarded and improperly disposed of, amid growing concerns about environmental damage and fire risks. Under the scheme, custo...

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has called on UK vape manufacturers, importers and warehouse keepers to begin registering immediately for the new Vaping Products Duty (VPD), as applications officially opened on 1 April. The tax authority has pu...

Imperial Brands has announced the addition of a brand-new flavour to its popular blu vape offering with the arrival of Sour Berry. Launching across retail in April, and with an RRP of £5.99, Sour Berry brings the total number of flavour options...

Philip Morris Limited (PML), the UK and Ireland affiliate of Philip Morris International (PMI), has announced the launch of Delia, the latest addition to its portfolio of heated tobacco and zero-tobacco sticks exclusively compatible with the IQOS ...

The UK vaping industry has reiterated its support for stronger enforcement and retailer accountability following an undercover investigation by Which? that revealed illegal sales of vapes to minors. The probe found that teenagers aged 14 to 17 ...

The new chair of the Responsible Vaping APPG, Euan Stainbank, has called for a more evidence-led approach to vape regulation, warning that aspects of proposed legislation could risk undermining smoking cessation efforts. The APPG, which aims to...

A comprehensive new meta-analysis has found strong and consistent evidence that nicotine e-cigarettes can help adults quit smoking, with researchers reporting higher success rates compared with traditional nicotine replacement therapies. Publis...

A Midlands-based vape distributor has entered administration, according to a notice filed in the Business and Property Courts in Birmingham. JM Wholesale appointed administrators on 20 March 2026, with Christopher Lewis and Chris Newell of Quan...

The number of vapes and pods being thrown away each week in the UK has fallen by 23 per cent following the introduction of the single-use vape ban, but millions are still ending up in general waste, according to new research. Material Focus rep...

Imperial Brands has urged policymakers to adopt a more evidence-based and consumer-focused approach to nicotine regulation, as the EU Read more ...

Geekvape has showcased a new retail-focused brand direction and unveiled product innovations at Vapexpo Paris, presenting what it describes as a “future store experience” for vape retailers across Europe. The brand’s exhibition booth, styled as...

Almost half of Europe’s e-cigarette market is made up of irregular products, according to a new study that highlights the growing scale of illicit and non-compliant vape trade across the region. The Read more ...

A major new US study has found that e-cigarette use is increasingly associated with higher smoking cessation rates among adults, as vaping becomes more embedded in population-level tobacco use patterns. The research, published in Read more ...

New research from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) has found that the UK government’s “Swap to Stop” initiative has led to a significant rise in smokers turning to vaping as a quit aid, with around 125,000 people in Engla...

The retraction of a vaping-related paper in Journal of Cancer Policy, published by Elsevier, has renewed scrutiny over the quality and interpretation of research on e-cigarettes, with implications for public health messaging and regulatory debate....

The UK Vaping Industry Association (UKVIA) is set to launch the ninth edition of its flagship VApril campaign next month, positioning the initiative at the centre of an increasingly heated debate over the future of vaping regulation in the UK. ...

A proposed UK-wide ban on vaping in public places has triggered a strong response from harm reduction advocates and industry voices, with the New Nicotine Alliance (NNA) launching a grassroots campaign to oppose the measure. The charity’s Read more ...

Elfbar has expanded its UK portfolio with the launch of the JoinOne15 Classic Prefilled Pod Kit, targeting the fast-growing high puff count segment. The device introduces a dual-battery system, combining a standalone prefilled unit with a magne...