All Illicit Vapes articles
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Features and analysisMost retailers would prefer raising legal age for smoking to 21 over complete ban
Majority of retailers would prefer raising minimum legal age of purchase to 21 rather than a generational smoking ban
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Features and analysisThree Wiltshire stores served with closure orders following illegal tobacco sales
The businesses have been served with closure notices following seizures of illegal tobacco and vapes
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Features and analysisCoventry store issued issued with closure order over illicit vapes
A store in Coventry has been ordered to close its doors for six weeks after a Council investigation revealed “persistent sale” of illegal tobacco and vaping products
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Features and analysisIndependent retailers fear illicit tobacco and vapes sales will soar after tobacco ban
Over nine in 10 independent retailers say the proposed smoking ban and disposable vapes ban will fuel demand for illicit products further
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Features and analysisThe House of Commons’ second read through of the Tobacco and Vapes bill passes
Contentious vote will move the UK one step closer to becoming smoke-free, Government says
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Features and analysisGovernment must give every penny of vape licence scheme to enforcement agencies, says supplier
Funds generated from the government’s vape licencing scheme must help agencies tackle the ‘impending black market explosion,’ We Vape says
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Features and analysisOver 40% of vapers to revert to smoking if flavours were restricted
The research comes ahead of the second reading of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill tomorrow
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Features and analysis1.5m illegal vapes seized by UK Trading Standards this year
Freedom of information (FOI) requests issued by vape retailers Totally Wicked shows a decrease in certain regions
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Features and analysisTwo million fake cigarettes taken off the streets of Hull
Hull City Council’s Tobacco Control Team has seized two million counterfeit cigarettes this year
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Features and analysisOne in three would continue to buy flavoured vapes despite planned restrictions
Research by We Vape found that 35% of UK vapers would continue to buy flavoured vapes, regardless of proposed legislation that could see them banned
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Features and analysisVape licensing scheme gains retailer support in crackdown on rogue sellers
Retailers suggest vape products should be introduced into existing frameworks such as the Track and Track system for tobacco
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Features and analysisJTI undercover operation reveals illicit tobacco and vapes in Leeds stores
An undercover operation conducted by JTI at stores in Leeds has revealed the abundant presence of illicit tobacco and vapes
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Features and analysisMassive £1.6m haul of illegal cigarettes, tobacco and vapes taken off Lancashire streets
Haul labelled one of the biggest Trading Standards seizures in Hyndburn to date
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Features and analysisVape suppliers respond to new Bill, warning that excessive regulation could undermine smoking cessation efforts
Vape suppliers respond to the Tobacco and Vapes Bill introduced in Parliament yesterday
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Features and analysisVape licensing scheme could limit sales for legitimate retailers due to nearby competitors
The ACS has shared concerns over the Tobacco and Vapes Bill
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Features and analysisBudget 2024: The vaping industry responds
The vaping industry has been quick to react to yesterday’s budget announcement
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Features and analysisIs the disposable vape ban extension enough time for retailers to prepare?
The government has confirmed that the proposed implementation of a ban on disposable vaping products will be delayed to 1 June 2025
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Features and analysisGovernment confirms 1 June for disposable vape ban
The Government confirmed the ban on disposable vaping products is delayed to 1 June
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Features and analysisTwo stores ordered to close again weeks after previous closure order expired
Stop N Shop store and Nida store on Winsover Road have been reissued with three-month closure orders
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Features and analysisVape licensing ‘crucial to preventing youth access and tackling illicit market’
A webinar hosted by the UKVIA discussed what is needed to prevent issues in the vape industry