The Association of Convenience Retailers (ACS) has advised retailers to begin their preparations for selling through disposable vaping products ahead of a ban, which is set to come into force in Wales and Scotland on 1 April 2025. Only vaping p...

Smoking in the UK has hit a record low, with just 11.9 per cent of adults reporting they smoked cigarettes in 2023, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). This marks the lowest smoking rate since records began in 2011 and reflec...

A new initiative to address underage vape sales has been launched on Friday in Tunbridge Wells as part of a Local Vape Action (LVA) pilot project. Local Vape Action is a partnership approach to tackling vaping issues at a local level. It brings...

By: Lee Trewhela, Local Democracy Reporter

The Department of Health and Social Care’s annual stop smoking campaign, Stoptober, has been a critical part of public health efforts since its inception in 2012. With over 2.5 million people attempting to quit smoking through the campaign, Stopto...

Consumer acceptance is essential for the success of tobacco harm reduction, Paola Pocci, chief consumer officer of Imperial Brands, said, emphasising the critical role of consumer insights and innovation in driving tobacco harm reduction. In he...

The total value of the world’s top 10 most valuable tobacco brands has decreased by 6 per cent, with eight out of ten brands experiencing a decline in brand value this year, according to the latest ranking by Brand Finance, the leading brand valua...

Widespread misconceptions about nicotine may have profound consequences on public health, a new study has found. With a majority of adults who smoke inaccurately believe nicotine causes cancer, potentially preventing them from switching to safe...

Vape firm Vaporesso has showcased newly launched Eco Nano Pro, Eco Nano 2, Armour G and models from the popular Gen series at InterTabac 2024, the  leading trade fair for tobacco products and smoking accessories. Vape brand Dojo and e-liquid br...

Three large Chinese vape companies are researching nicotine-like chemicals they think could serve as a substitute for nicotine in products like vapes, company officials said, but the health implications may still need "years" of investigation. ...

Philip Morris Limited (PML), the UK and Ireland affiliate of Philip Morris International (PMI), has announced the expansion of its flavour portfolio for IQOS ILUMA with the launch of TEREA Pearls. The TEREA Pearls range features innovative caps...

With the vape market in the UK seeing a surge in the popularity of 2 mL + 10 mL products, ICCPP Group, the parent company of Voopoo, has introduced Argusbar Prime, the latest innovation designed to deliver an unparalleled vaping experience. The...

Around £1 million worth of illicit and counterfeit vapes have been seized from a vape shop in Manchester in joint operation by Greater Manchester Police, Home Office and Salford City Council. Officers from Operation Vulcan of the GMP joined Hom...

British American Tobacco (BAT) has called for more decisive action against illegal vapes in the UK, urging the government to prioritise the issue over policies aimed at phasing out cigarette sales. Kingsley Wheaton, BAT’s chief corporate office...

The EU on Tuesday called on member countries to ban smoking and vaping in many outdoor areas including playgrounds, swimming pools and restaurant patios as part of a crackdown on second-hand smoke. In a non-binding recommendation, the European ...

Vectura Fertin Pharma, an affiliate of Philip Morris International (PMI), has on Tuesday announced the sale of its subsidiary Vectura Group to global electronics major Molex Asia Holdings for £298 million. Vectura, based in Chippenham, UK, will...

A recent poll of sitting Labour MPs has unveiled their legislative priorities for the upcoming months, with a notable finding: the Tobacco and Vapes Bill ranks dead last. The survey, conducted by polling firm Survation, asked 102 Labour MPs—nearl...

By: Ed Barnes, Local Democracy Reporter

Action group Our Vape Advocacy (OVA) has partnered with safety tech company Privately SA to offer its UK members the latter's AgeAI age estimation system, working together to create a bespoke best-in-class solution for OVA’s membership. The pio...

Inter Scientific, an independent contract research organisation and regulatory compliance firm, has announced its membership in the Global Institute for Novel Nicotine (GINN). GINN is dedicated to advancing tobacco harm reduction by supporting ...