Kiran Paul

Kiran Paul

With a background that spans both the agility of startup environments and the established presence of Asian Media Group, Kiran tries to bring a well-rounded perspective to his work. His career as a journalist began at a dynamic news startup, where he honed his reporting and storytelling skills for five years, gaining valuable experience in a fast-paced and evolving media landscape. Since 2018, he has been contributing to Asian Trader, where a standout feature of his work has been his in-depth interviews with award-winning retailers, which he transforms into insightful profiles that appear in each issue. Since 2021, he has also been at the helm of the sister title, Vape Business.

Illegal vape sting brings three month licence suspension for Lincoln store

May 26, 2024

By: Ellis Karran, Local Democracy Reporter A convenience store in central Lincoln has been given a three-month licence suspension after selling a...

Smoking rate declines among young adults amid disposable vape popularity, study finds

May 25, 2024

A new study conducted by researchers from University College London (UCL) has revealed a significant rise in overall nicotine use among adults...

Survey shows UK disposable vape ban drives users back to smoking and illicit products

Expert criticises WHO report on e-cigarettes for misrepresenting evidence

May 24, 2024

A leading tobacco and alcohol researcher from University College London has criticised a new report by the World Health Organization (WHO), titled...

David Jones MP urges return to evidence-based approach on tobacco harm reduction

May 24, 2024

David Jones MP, a member of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Responsible Vaping, called on the UK government to rethink its proposed...

Sunak confirms Tobacco and Vapes Bill will not become law before election

May 24, 2024

Prime minister Rishi Sunak’s plan to ban smoking for younger generations will not become law after he called a snap election leaving...

Tobacco industry aims to hook new generation on vapes, WHO says

May 24, 2024

Tobacco companies still actively target young people via social media, sports and music festivals and new, flavoured products, the World Health Organization...

disposable vapes

UKVIA welcomes ‘much needed breathing space’ to properly consider future vape legislation

May 23, 2024

The UK Vaping Industry Association (UKVIA) said it is “pleased to see” that the Tobacco and Vapes Bill will almost certainly not...

underage vape sales

Hefty fine for Buxton retailer for selling knife and illicit vape to minor

May 23, 2024

A Buxton business has been fined a total of £6,000 and ordered to pay £5,000 in costs after admitting charges of selling...

Vape shop parody takes aim at government legislation with ‘flavourless’ experience

May 22, 2024

Vaping firm Riot Labs and Northampton vape shop Right Vape have taken aim at the government’s new vape legislation with a ‘vape...

Vape Recycling

Aberdeenshire launches vape recycling initiative

May 21, 2024

A new and safer method for recycling vapes has been introduced at all household recycling centres across Aberdeenshire, the council has said....

Birkenhead store fined over £2,700 for selling vape to 15 year old

May 18, 2024

By: Ed Barnes, Local Democracy Reporter A Birkenhead newsagents has been slapped with a hefty fine after illegally selling a vape to...

Minister promises stricter regulations on vape sponsorships in sport

May 17, 2024

Public health minister Andrea Leadsom committed to tightening regulations on the advertisement and sponsorship of nicotine vaping products. The pledge came in...

Vape sector calls out minister’s ‘inappropriate, false and disrespectful’ comments on licensing scheme

May 17, 2024

​ The UK Vaping Industry Association (UKVIA) has written to the prime minister, demanding an apology from public health minister Andrea Leadsom...

High nicotine use does not lead to high rates of health issues: report

May 16, 2024

A new report by international health experts reveals that Sweden’s innovative approach to nicotine consumption has resulted in significantly lower rates of...