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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.

UK vape licensing consultation

Consultation launched on future vape retail licensing framework

October 8, 2025

The government has today (8 October) launched a call for evidence on proposals to introduce a licensing scheme for the retail sale...

Haypp exits UK vape

SGF issues advice to retailers on nicotine pouches

October 7, 2025

The Scottish Grocers’ Federation (SGF) has issued advice to retailers on the sale of nicotine pouches. It has highlighted media reports about...

E-Cigarette

University of Birmingham launches £1.46m study into long-term effects of vaping on lung health

October 7, 2025

A major new UK research project will investigate how long-term vaping affects the respiratory system, as scientists aim to close the knowledge...

Tobacco, vape

Seven in ten policy experts still wrongly blame nicotine for smoking-related disease, BAT survey finds

October 6, 2025

A new international survey commissioned by British American Tobacco (BAT) has found that 70 per cent of policy experts continue to wrongly...

WHO e-cigarette youth report

Surging numbers of children using e-cigarettes: WHO

October 6, 2025

At least 15 million people aged 13 to 15 use e-cigarettes globally, with young people on average nine times more likely to...

Tobacco and Vapes Bill among least important government priorities

Public ranks Tobacco and Vapes Bill among least important government priorities, poll finds

October 4, 2025

Only two in five adults consider the Tobacco and Vapes Bill important as it moves through Parliament A new opinion poll suggests...

A new excise duty, Vaping Products Duty, will apply to all UK vaping liquids from 1 October 2026

HMRC sets countdown to vaping products duty and stamps scheme

October 4, 2025

Industry urged to prepare early as registration opens in April 2026 ahead of new £2.20 per 10ml duty HM Revenue and Customs...

juul 2 flavours

Juul Labs expands JUUL2 flavour range

October 4, 2025

Juul Labs UK has broadened its JUUL2 flavour portfolio with the launch of four new single-fruit pod options: Mango, Apple, Watermelon and...

plain packaging for vapes

Plain packaging and vaping: A balancing act between youth protection and adult harm reduction

September 27, 2025

When the government’s long-awaited Tobacco and Vapes Bill makes its way through Parliament this autumn, one of the most contentious issues on...

Met Police using vape-spiking detection kit in London nightclub

Met Police trials vape-spiking detection tech

September 27, 2025

The Metropolitan Police Service has stepped up its fight against spiking in London’s nightlife venues with the introduction of new vape-spiking detection...

Vuse Ultra device and pods – Premium UK vape launch

BAT launches Vuse Ultra in UK with premium focus and app-connected features

September 26, 2025

British American Tobacco (BAT) has unveiled its latest next-generation vapour device, Vuse Ultra, at a high-profile launch event in London’s West End....

smoking cessation health benefits

Global survey highlights strong support for smoke-free alternatives

September 26, 2025

A new international survey commissioned by Philip Morris International (PMI) has revealed widespread global support for adult smokers to have access to...

GeekFest event in Paris-Geekvape unveils new visual identity and devices at 10th anniversary in Paris

Geekvape marks 10th anniversary with Paris celebration and new brand identity

September 25, 2025

Geekvape has marked its 10th anniversary with a landmark celebration in Paris, unveiling a new global visual identity and showcasing its latest...

UK Pride in Place programme could allow councils to block vape shops

High street shake-up raises red flag for vape shops

September 25, 2025

Vape retailers have raised concerns over new government proposals that could allow councils to block the opening of specialist vape stores as...