Thursday, November 14, 2024

United Kingdom

UK’s New Vape Tax: Prices May Skyrocket by 2026

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt from the Conservative Party recently dropped a bombshell in the UK's Spring Budget—come October 2026, vapers might feel the pinch with...

Generational Tobacco Ban: A Step Toward Health, But Not a Complete Solution

While the U.K.'s pioneering generational tobacco ban promises to enhance the "healthy life expectancy" (HLE) by 2.5 years, it falls short of fully achieving...

Vape Industry Clashes with Public Health Minister Over Licensing Comments

The vaping industry has formally reached out to the Prime Minister to voice their concerns over remarks made by Public Health Minister Andrea Leadsom....

Concerns Rise as Illegal Vapes Sold to Children in Toy Shops

Overview In a disturbing trend, illegal vapes have been discovered being sold alongside children's toys in toy shops, according to Trading Standards. This alarming situation...

Urgent Call to Action: Oppose the Proposed Vape Tax

An urgent message from Mark Oates, founder of We Vape—we are a community united by a common cause, and today, we need to rally...

The New APPG for Responsible Vaping: A Game Changer in Vaping Legislation

In a pivotal move, the UK Government has launched the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Responsible Vaping, aimed at steering balanced measures and spotlighting...

Why Young People Are Still Lighting Up Despite Smoking Bans

The Persistent Appeal of Smoking Among the Youth Even as the government is set to enforce one of the toughest smoking laws globally, smoking remains...

Free Vape Distribution in Hospitals: A New Strategy to Curb Smoking

Hospitals in the UK are exploring an innovative approach to reduce smoking rates by distributing free e-cigarettes in emergency departments. This initiative, paired with...