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UK supermarket chain Waitrose’s recent announcement that it would stop stocking disposable vaping devices in a bid to curb youth vaping rates as well as pollution was met with criticism for its alleged incoherence
Vaping remains a very divisive topic in Scotland despite recent data showing the country continues to have the highest smoking rate in the UK
There was a sharp rise in the number of daily vapers in Britain between 2020 and 2021 – particularly among men aged 25-34 – according to figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS)
Enforcement against illegal vaping products appears to be on the rise in the UK, but some worry whether minuscule penalties for non-compliance means that few bad actors will change their ways
British American Tobacco (BAT) said its “new category” business continues to drive substantial volume, revenue, and market share growth – significantly contributing to the company’s overall performance
British low-cost vaping brand 88Vape enjoyed 47% growth in revenue from its vaping segment in the first half of 2023, underpinned by a combination of strong organic and acquisitive growth
Tobacco giant Imperial Brands is rolling out a new pod-based vapour product in the UK following a successful trial in four selected French cities
The minister responsible for primary care and public health has told UK members of parliament that the government expects applications next year for several vaping products to be medically licensed
Tobacco companies still have some work to do to meet commitments in offering reduced risk alternatives – and when they do, it’s often focused elsewhere than the vaping category
Organisers of a European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) need 1m signatures across seven EU member states by next summer for the European Commission to respond to their request for measures leading to Europe’s first tobacco-free generation
The British Standards Institution (BSI) has developed a fast-track informal standard, PAS 8855, to address quality, performance and safety issues related to vaping products
A new UK survey has again highlighted the rise in youth vaping across the country
The UK has more vapers than ever, with 4.3m people – 8.3% of all adults – using e-cigarettes, according to figures released by Action on Smoking and Health (Ash)
Vaping has increased among children in the UK over the past two years, partly due to illicit promotion of e-cigarettes on TikTok and other social media platforms, a recently published national study has found
In contrast to the UK government’s pro-vaping policy, the devolved administration in Wales is discouraging e-cigarettes over concerns about youth uptake
British American Tobacco (BAT) enjoyed a 45% rise in revenue from its new products category in the first half of the year, with strong momentum shown by its Vuse e-cigarette range
The British Standards Institution (BSI) has developed a fast-track informal standard to address quality, performance and safety issues of CBD vape products, which are not covered by the Tobacco and Related Products Regulations
Public health in the North of England continues to be ignored in favour of supporting more affluent and Tory-leaning areas in the South and Midlands, according to a new survey
British low-cost vaping brand 88Vape enjoyed 10% growth in revenue, buoyed by a doubling of income from its website, to reach about a third of the total revenue earned by parent company Supreme
No posts from e-cigarette companies concerning vaping – whether advertorial or informational – should appear on Instagram, and companies are responsible for policing relevant social media content posted by affiliated influencers, even if they did not know about or approve a specific post, UK authorities have said.
The UK company behind low-cost e-liquid brand 88Vape is acquiring the e-liquid manufacturer and e-cigarette supplier Liberty Flights for a price that could rise to £14.75m
Recognition of the role vaping can play in the future of public health in England has been welcomed, though there is some criticism of proposals to continually raise the legal age for the purchase of smoking products
The UK government must take further action to promote vaping products and accelerate the path to prescribed e-cigarettes if it wants to achieve its 2030 smoke-free ambition for England, according to an independent tobacco review
On international World No Tobacco Day vaping industry representatives called out the WHO and governments for not supporting smoking alternatives as a cessation tool, but the campaign was celebrated by many charities and health organisations from across the world
A growth in battery power and tank size among disposables headlines three main trends that have impacted the technical features of vape hardware kits sold by online retailers over the past three years. More research and data can be found in ECigIntelligence’s newly launched Hardware Tracker
UK members of parliament (MPs) have found a rare opportunity to agree as they debate the role vaping could play in upcoming tobacco policy; however, concerns have grown about the rise in vaping among young people, and a report exploring this further is expected on 25th May
A new range of e-liquids containing 30% water – said to be the highest ever – could be the biggest innovation since the introduction of nicotine salts, the company behind it claims
Public opinion is turning against vaping due to misinformation and negative coverage from the media, according to John Dunne, director general of the UK Vaping Industry Association (UKVIA)
Specialist vape stores are no longer the most popular channel for the purchase of vaping products in the UK, according to figures from Smoking in England, which gathers together data for policymakers and others
The UK supplier behind low-cost e-liquid brand 88Vape expects to post a decent rise in revenue from its vaping division for the year ended 31st March
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