• Vape trade body calls for balance when reporting on sector

  • 8.2m vapes thrown away every week

  • £5000 fine for retailers not providing vape takeback system

  • Retailers urged to give evidence to government over Tobacco and Vapes Bill

  • 89% of vapers think retailers aren’t strict enough on age restrictions

  • Independent retailers fear illicit tobacco and vapes sales will soar after tobacco ban

  • The House of Commons’ second read through of the Tobacco and Vapes bill passes

  • Government must give every penny of vape licence scheme to enforcement agencies, says supplier