A new report warns that Labour leader Keir Starmer’s proposed Tobacco and Vapes Bill could result in the closure of approximately 7,700 corner shops and off licences, impacting 70,000 jobs across the UK.
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In an open letter to Chancellor Rachel Reeves, small retailers and corner shop owners from across the country have expressed their grave concerns about the Labour Government’s Spring Forecast and the proposed restrictions on advertising freedoms within the Tobacco and Vapes Bill. The letter, signed by prominent retailers such as Atul Sodha of Londis, Harefield, and Kay Patel of Global Food & Wine and Best-one, London, highlights the financial burdens and regulatory pressures that threaten the survival of their businesses.
Read moreThe UK House of Commons has taken a significant step towards creating a “smoke-free generation” by passing the Tobacco and Vapes Bill. If the bill becomes law, anyone born on or after January 1, 2009, will be prohibited from legally purchasing and smoking tobacco products.
Read moreAs the Tobacco and Vapes Bill moves closer to becoming law, major tobacco firms are ramping up their opposition, employing familiar lobbying tactics to resist stricter regulations. The bill, set to return to Parliament this week, aims to ban cigarette sales to anyone born after 2009, gradually phasing out tobacco products nationwide.
Read moreThe Tobacco and Vapes Bill, set to be considered by MPs, has drawn criticism for potentially approving a new super-size disposable vape known as “Big Puff.” Amendments in the bill, proposed by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), would allow these devices to hold up to six times more e-liquid than current disposable vapes, while still being discarded after use.
Read moreThe Tobacco and Vapes Bill in England, which aims to regulate the sale of tobacco and vaping products, is currently making its way through the legislative process. Having completed the Committee stage in the House of Commons, the bill will next move to the Report Stage and 3rd Reading, with dates yet to be determined.
Read moreThe UK government has proposed a groundbreaking law to create a “smoke-free generation.” Under the new Tobacco and Vapes Bill, anyone aged 15 or younger (born after 2009) will never legally be allowed to buy cigarettes. This move aims to address smoking, one of the leading causes of preventable death and illness in the UK. While smoking rates have declined, vaping has surged, particularly among younger demographics and non-smokers.
Read moreThe UK government is currently exploring the possibility of introducing more stringent rules on smoking in outdoor public spaces, with the aim of reducing tobacco-related deaths. Under consideration are potential bans on smoking in areas such as outside schools and hospitals. This initiative aligns with a broader global trend of countries implementing increasingly tough measures to curb smoking.
Read moreThe UK government has introduced the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, a groundbreaking legislation aimed at creating a smoke-free nation and tackling the growing concern of youth vaping. This comprehensive bill encompasses a wide range of measures designed to phase out the sale of tobacco products, regulate the advertising and sponsorship of vapes and nicotine products, and strengthen enforcement activities.
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