The Scottish Grocers’ Federation (SGF) has issued advice to retailers on the sale of nicotine pouches. It has highlighted media reports about illegal high-strength pouches being in circulation - and urged anyone with information about those...
A new international survey commissioned by British American Tobacco (BAT) has found that 70 per cent of policy experts continue to wrongly identify nicotine as the main cause of smoking-related disease – despite growing scientific evidence...
At least 15 million people aged 13 to 15 use e-cigarettes globally, with young people on average nine times more likely to vape than adults in countries with data, the World Health Organisation said on Monday....
Only two in five adults consider the Tobacco and Vapes Bill important as it moves through Parliament A new opinion poll suggests that the UK government’s flagship Tobacco and Vapes Bill, which aims to ban the...
Industry urged to prepare early as registration opens in April 2026 ahead of new £2.20 per 10ml duty HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has issued a formal call to action for the vaping industry, warning that...
The Metropolitan Police Service has stepped up its fight against spiking in London’s nightlife venues with the introduction of new vape-spiking detection kits, part of a wider campaign to protect the public – particularly women and...
A new international survey commissioned by Philip Morris International (PMI) has revealed widespread global support for adult smokers to have access to smoke-free alternatives, alongside concerns that public health policies are being driven more by ideology...
Geekvape has marked its 10th anniversary with a landmark celebration in Paris, unveiling a new global visual identity and showcasing its latest innovations to partners, retailers and fans. The event - GeekFest Paris - drew more...
Vape retailers have raised concerns over new government proposals that could allow councils to block the opening of specialist vape stores as part of a wider crackdown on “unwanted” shops. Unveiling the Pride in Place programme...
London Trading Standards has launched a new online reporting tool, Say Something Save Someone, aimed at tackling underage vape sales by giving children and teenagers a safe and anonymous way to flag concerns about how vapes...
As the single-use vapes ban hits the three-month mark, global vape brand SKE said its ‘less is more’ strategy is paying dividends in retail markets. The company said its sales figures back up its understanding that...
France has confirmed that it will ban the sale, use and possession of nicotine pouches from March 2026, a decision that has drawn sharp criticism from harm reduction advocates and manufacturers, who warn it will fuel...
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will ease requirements on nicotine pouch manufacturers under a new pilot programme, internal meeting transcripts show, in the first clear sign of a softer stance on smoking alternatives under...
By Nic Marko, Local Democracy Reporter Calls have been made for more to be done with South Tyneside schools to prevent young people smoking and vaping. It came following an update from South Tyneside Council officers on...
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