Scandinavian Tobacco Group UK has announced a re-brand across its entire XQS nicotine pouch range. The new-look packs are available to retailers from March, with the same flavou...

A new expert panel has been launched to scrutinise vaping research and challenge what organisers describe as “bad science”, amid growing concern that misperceptions about vaping are undermining its role in smoking cessation. VapeVerify, created...

About 1.3 million illegal vapes with estimated street value of at least £10 million have been seized across the UK over the last year, states a recent report, uncovering the shocking statistics behind illicit vaping products on UK high streets. ...

Voopoo’s flagship DRAG mod line appears set for its next chapter, with the company hinting that the DRAG 6 is due to launch in March. According to the Shenzhen-based manufacturer, the DRAG 6 will introduce two major hardware upgrades: the new G...

The UK has been ranked among Europe’s most accessible markets for nicotine pouches, scoring 60 out of 70 and securing an ‘A’ grade in the 2026 European Pouch Accessibility Index published by consumer group Considerate Pouchers. The report asses...

Majority of UK vapers now use fruit and other sweet flavours to quit smoking and disruption in flavour choices might push them back to smoking, finds a recent survey. According to of a recent survey by ELFBAR, conducted by Opinium in December 2...

Imperial Brands has expanded its popular blu vape range with the launch of a new Creamy Tobacco flavour for blu bar kits and blu pods. The addition of Creamy Tobacco will bring the total number of flavours available in the blu range to 16. Impe...

Consumer organisations representing vape and nicotine pouch users across Europe have urged the Swedish government to reject a ...

Nicotine pouches could offer smokers a harm-reduction option with a risk profile similar to pharmaceutical nicotine replacement therapies (NRT), according to a newly published scientific review. The paper, by harm-reduction researcher Dr Konsta...

Exclusive vape users did not show a statistically significant increase in cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk compared with non-users, according to new research analysing biomarker data from more than 6,400 adults. The study, Read more ...

A new Local Vape Action (LVA) pilot has launched in Maidstone following earlier schemes that delivered higher compliance rates and reduced illegal vape sales elsewhere in Kent. The initiative, which went live on 13 February, brings together Ken...

A Liverpool convenience store has been ordered to close for the third time in less than three years after being caught selling illicit vapes and cigarettes. The premises at 242 County Road was handed a three-month closure order on 5 February af...

The UK government has launched a consultation on plans to ban smoking, vaping and heated tobacco use in playgrounds, education settings and hospital grounds in England, as part of its drive to protect children and vulnerable people and create a sm...

British American Tobacco (BAT) added 4.7 million smokeless consumers in 2025, taking its total to 34.1 million, as the tobacco giant accelerated its shift towards modern nicotine products despite continued pressure on vape sales. The company sa...

China's State Tobacco Monopoly Administration issued a notice on Friday (13 February) aimed at curbing price wars in the e-cigarette industry, directing manufacturers to address overcapacity by suspending investment projects and the building of ne...

India has ruled out relaxation of a ban on e-cigarettes that would have allowed heat-not-burn tobacco products, dealing a blow to a lengthy private lobbying campaign by Philip Morris International for New Delhi to permit such devices. India ban...

Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has upheld a complaint against Golden Vape UK Ltd, ruling that a series of promotional claims for nicotine-containing e-cigarettes on eBay breached the Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) Code. The ruli...

Philip Morris Limited (PML), the UK and Ireland affiliate of Philip Morris International (PMI), has announced the launch of the latest innovation from the IQOS range of heat-not-burn devices: IQOS ILUMA i ONE. The Read more ...

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has reminded manufacturers, importers, and warehouse keepers involved with vaping products to prepare for registration for Vaping Products Duty (VPD) and the Vaping Duty Stamps (VDS) Scheme from 1 April 2026. The n...

Sweden’s rapid march towards smoke-free status is becoming an “inconvenient reality” for policymakers seeking to restrict safer nicotine alternatives, a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) from the country said. Speaking at an event in the ...