A Midlands-based vape distributor has entered administration, according to a notice filed in the Business and Property Courts in Birmingham. JM Wholesale appointed administrators on 20 March 2026, with Christopher Lewis and Chris Newell of Quan...

The number of vapes and pods being thrown away each week in the UK has fallen by 23 per cent following the introduction of the single-use vape ban, but millions are still ending up in general waste, according to new research. Material Focus rep...

Imperial Brands has urged policymakers to adopt a more evidence-based and consumer-focused approach to nicotine regulation, as the EU Read more ...

Geekvape has showcased a new retail-focused brand direction and unveiled product innovations at Vapexpo Paris, presenting what it describes as a “future store experience” for vape retailers across Europe. The brand’s exhibition booth, styled as...

Almost half of Europe’s e-cigarette market is made up of irregular products, according to a new study that highlights the growing scale of illicit and non-compliant vape trade across the region. The Read more ...

A major new US study has found that e-cigarette use is increasingly associated with higher smoking cessation rates among adults, as vaping becomes more embedded in population-level tobacco use patterns. The research, published in Read more ...

New research from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) has found that the UK government’s “Swap to Stop” initiative has led to a significant rise in smokers turning to vaping as a quit aid, with around 125,000 people in Engla...

The retraction of a vaping-related paper in Journal of Cancer Policy, published by Elsevier, has renewed scrutiny over the quality and interpretation of research on e-cigarettes, with implications for public health messaging and regulatory debate....

The UK Vaping Industry Association (UKVIA) is set to launch the ninth edition of its flagship VApril campaign next month, positioning the initiative at the centre of an increasingly heated debate over the future of vaping regulation in the UK. ...

A proposed UK-wide ban on vaping in public places has triggered a strong response from harm reduction advocates and industry voices, with the New Nicotine Alliance (NNA) launching a grassroots campaign to oppose the measure. The charity’s Read more ...

Elfbar has expanded its UK portfolio with the launch of the JoinOne15 Classic Prefilled Pod Kit, targeting the fast-growing high puff count segment. The device introduces a dual-battery system, combining a standalone prefilled unit with a magne...

UK e-liquid manufacturer Riot Labs has expanded its Riot X range with five new flavours, as it continues to double down on bold flavour profiles to drive smoking cessation. The new additions – Apple Sour Strawberry, Blueberry Blackberry Raspber...

Geek Bar is re-entering the European market with a reusable pod system, signalling a strategic shift away from disposables towards more regulation-aligned formats. The brand has unveiled the Geek Bar Spark, a next-generation pod device designed...

A new draft guidance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) setting out how flavoured vape products could gain regulatory authorisation is being positioned as a potential turning point for the global vaping sector. The Read more ...

Local authorities across are tightening safety messaging and reviewing risks linked to vape retail and battery disposal following the devastating fire in Glasgow earlier this month. The blaze, which Read more ...

The UK Vaping Industry Association (UKVIA) has written to fire authorities across the UK in the wake of the Glasgow Union Street bla...

A major fire that tore through a building at Glasgow Central Station earlier this month has renewed scrutiny of vape safety and disposal practices, as the industry continues to grapple with fire risks linked to lithium-ion batteries. The Read more ...

Nearly nine in ten UK retailers say customers regularly ask for illicit nicotine products, according to new research commissioned by Philip Morris Limited (PML). The nationwide survey of 200 convenience store managers found that 88 per cent are...

Public Health Wales has launched a new bilingual mobile app designed to help smokers quit, offering personalised digital support alongside existing stop-smoking services. The Help Me Quit (HMQ) app pr...

The Scottish Greens have renewed calls for tighter regulation of vape retailers following reports that vape products may have contributed to a fire in Glasgow. The blaze occurred at a vape retailer on Union Street in the city centre, prompting ...