The UK is pushing a groundbreaking “generational ban” to permanently outlaw tobacco sales for anyone born after 2009. Meanwhile, France focuses on price hikes and tobacco-free zones to achieve a smoke-free generation by 2032. Both nations aim to eradicate nicotine addiction but employ vastly different legislative strategies.
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UK vape retailer VPZ has accused the government of hypocrisy following the emergence of newspaper photographs showing Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner vaping, while the government simultaneously presses forward with proposals for tighter restrictions on the UK vaping industry. VPZ argues that this highlights a stark contradiction in government policy.
Read moreIf you’re a driver in the UK who vapes or smokes, you’ve likely wondered about the specific rules of the road. Can you use your vape pen during your commute? Is it legal to light up a cigarette on the motorway? While there is no single law that explicitly prohibits the act of smoking a cigarette or vaping a nicotine product while driving, this doesn’t mean it’s a legal free-for-all. This guide provides a comprehensive breakdown of the UK’s laws on vaping and smoking behind the wheel.
Read morePeople who vape at outdoor bus stops in the United Kingdom could soon face fines of up to £100 under a new law being discussed in Parliament. This proposal would grant transportation authorities new powers to penalize vaping in these specific public areas, with failure to pay promptly potentially increasing the fine to as much as £1,000. The move comes shortly after the country’s ban on disposable vapes took effect in June and signals a potentially less welcoming environment for these tobacco harm reduction tools.
Read moreThe UK’s nationwide ban on disposable vapes, which took effect on June 1, 2025, resulted in an immediate £5 million loss in sales within the vaping category for convenience stores in its first week. Despite the prohibition, over £1 million worth of illegal disposable vape sales still occurred, according to new data from Talysis, a specialist convenience insight agency, and its EPoS data arm, Convenience Data UK (CD:UK).
Read moreThe British government has formally contacted major supermarket chains Sainsbury’s and Morrisons, instructing them to cease all in-store advertising and promotion of heated tobacco products (HTPs). According to the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), such promotions, which have included posters and video screens for devices like Philip Morris International’s (PMI) IQOS, are in breach of the Tobacco Advertising and Promotion Act 2002.
Read moreWales, a land renowned for its breathtaking coastlines, rugged mountains, and vibrant cultural heritage, is also a nation actively shaping its public health future. In recent years, this has prominently included a dynamic and evolving approach to regulating vaping. As e-cigarettes and similar devices have grown in popularity, the Welsh Government, in concert with UK-wide initiatives, has been implementing a series of measures designed to balance support for adult smokers seeking alternatives with a firm commitment to protecting young people and the environment. For anyone involved with vaping in Wales – whether as a consumer, retailer, or simply an interested observer – understanding the current and upcoming laws is essential.
Read moreA coalition representing 24 shopkeepers from major UK convenience groups like Premier, Londis, and Nisa has issued an urgent public appeal for talks with the government, warning the proposed Tobacco and Vapes Bill could force them to “close for good.” They argue the legislation risks “suffocating the backbone of the local community” if implemented without considering its real-world impact on small businesses.
Read moreThe UK government’s plan to ban disposable vapes, set to take effect on June 1, may not be as effective in reducing overall vaping rates as hoped, according to a recent study by researchers at University College London (UCL). The study, funded by Cancer Research UK, suggests that there has been a “shift away” from disposable vapes since the ban was announced, with more people opting for refillable and reusable devices instead.
Read moreA 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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