The UK government is debating implementing a dedicated tax on vaping products in next week’s Budget announcement. Unlike combustible cigarettes, e-cigarettes currently only pay the standard 20% VAT rate. A vaping levy could raise around £500 million annually if set at a similar level to tobacco duties, which brought in £10.4 billion last year. However, opponents argue higher taxes would stifle smoking cessation efforts. Read more
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The UK maintains relatively light-touch regulations on e-cigarettes versus European counterparts and many other countries, according to a new analysis from the free market-oriented Institute for Economic Affairs (IEA) think-tank. However, amid rising usage concerns, Britain may impose further vaping restrictions following wider international policy shifts.
Read moreThe UK government is considering implementing a new tax on vapes as part of its strategy to create a “smokefree generation” and reduce youth vaping rates. Recently published government documents indicate plans to explore a vape duty similar to those enacted in other countries. Read more
As the popularity of e-cigarettes and vaping continues to grow worldwide, countries and regions are implementing laws and regulations to govern their use, sale, and marketing. In Wales, vaping laws have evolved over the years, influenced by both UK-wide regulations and Welsh-specific legislation. In this article, we’ll explore the vaping laws in Wales and their implications for vapers, retailers, and the industry as a whole.
Read moreThe recent seizure of 1,000 illegal vape devices in Notting Hill has raised concerns about the growing risk of teenagers unknowingly purchasing these products. With tank sizes up to 16ml, some of these devices are well beyond the UK’s legal limit of 2ml. This article aims to clarify the current UK vaping laws, where you can vape, and the health warnings associated with vapes.
Read moreThe alarming increase in videos promoting vaping on TikTok and Instagram has led to discussions about potentially banning social media influencers from endorsing vaping products to teenagers. Government officials are currently investigating how to tackle teen vaping, as the growing concern that young people are becoming addicted to nicotine through these products intensifies.
Read moreThe debate over disposable vapes in the UK is multifaceted, with concerns around youth vaping, environmental impact, and public health all playing a role. Despite their popularity, there are growing calls for a ban on disposable vapes, with concerns around their impact on the environment and the potential for youth addiction.
Read moreIt has been a decade since e-cigarettes made their debut in the UK market. Since then, vaping has become a sensation and a preferred alternative to smoking cigarettes. In this article, we will delve into the rise of vaping in the UK, the increasing number of vapers, and how the government is responding with new laws and regulations.
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