Vaping

The measure is aimed at reducing the affordability and appeal of vaping products.

Advice on new vape laws

Vaping Products Duty will tax e-liquid at a flat rate of 22p per millilitre plus 20 per cent VAT

The cost of vaping to rise when new tax law comes in

Calls have been made for more to be done with South Tyneside schools to prevent young people smoking and vaping

Schools face fresh demands to ramp up action to stop kids vaping

The fire is reported to have taken place at Sunderland Royal Hospital. Inset - the fire damage to a bed blanket.

Vape warning as woman reportedly set herself on fire in hospital bed

71 per cent have sneakily inhaled nicotine where they shouldn’t have

The vape plane rules all Brits need to know this summer

Many Brits will be heading to the pool this summer

Warning for vapers heading to the pool this summer

South Tyneside Council warns over normalisation of vaping as 8-year-olds caught experimenting

The age South Tyneside kids start vaping is absolutely shocking

England fans heading to Euro 2025 final have been issued a warning about vape laws

England fans issued Euro 2025 vape warning as laws stressed

71 per cent have sneakily inhaled nicotine where they shouldn’t have

Vape laws that could catch you out on your summer holidays

A use on single-use vapes is now in force in the UK. Picture: NICOLAS TUCAT/AFP via Getty Images.

'Serious' vape mistake that could land you a £5,000 bill this summer

Vaping has now been banned on all Metro trains and stations.

New byelaw bans vaping on Metro trains and stations

Disposable vapes are thought to be a key driver behind the alarming rise in youth vaping

I fought for a vape ban - but we must do more to stop being lured in

The disposable vape ban could drive thousands back to smoking.

Disposable vape ban 'could drive thousands back to smoking'

The disposable vape ban will make it illegal to buy or sell disposable vapes in the UK.

The exact date the disposable vape ban starts in the UK

The disposable vape ban comes into effect on June 1.

GP shares 13 tips on how to stop vaping ahead of disposable vape ban

As the disposable vape ban is set to come in from June 1, many vape users are switching to nicotine pouches.

Nicotine pouches are rising in popularity ahead of vape ban
Nicotine pouches are becoming a popular alternative to vapes 🚭
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Warning to drivers over item that could explode in the car as temperatures soar

Warning to drivers over item that could explode in the car in heat

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National No Smoking Day: how quitting can save you thousands

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British tea faces administration but may be rescued by vape brand

People have been warned that putting their vapes in water and then disposing them in household rubbish is a 'recipe for disaster'.

Vape users warned not to try this 'dangerous' viral trend

These are the five things you should never do on a plane. (Photo: Jeffry Surianto/Pexels)

The 5 things you should avoid doing on a plane

Holidaymakers could face huge fines for taking vapes to certain destinations. (Photo: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

The countries that ban vaping and could see holidaymakers fined

These are the illegal vapes hot spots across the UK. (Photo: Carl Court/Getty Images, Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Map unveils the UK hot spots for illegal vapes - full list

Smoking and vaping rules holidaymakers need to be aware of in popular hotspots including Turkey, Spain, France and Greece to avoid hefty fines. (Photo: Getty Images)

Strict rules to be aware of in holiday hotspots to avoid hefty fines

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More than 300 illegal vapes seized in South Tyneside

Ad Feature Data shows many UK adults are aware of illicit tobacco and vape sales

Advertising boards promote vaping devices outside a shop in Manchester (Photo: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

UK to ban disposable vapes - but when will they be taken off shelves?
Vapes are big business - but are they being banned in the UK?
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Coleen Nolan has announced she has finally quit smoking after years of trying. (credit Getty/@coleen_nolan on Instagram)

Coleen Nolan announces "big, life changing news"

Councils have called for a total ban on disposable vapes by 2024

Local councils call for total ban on disposable vapes by 2024

Millions of drivers have admitted to vaping or smoking while driving, which could result in penalty points. (Photo by Michal Fludra/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Drivers still smoking & vaping at the wheel despite Highway Code rule

Watch aftermath as fake ‘Lost Mary’ vape explodes into flames whilst on charge

Mans room destroyed by flaming Lost Mary ‘fake’

The vapes, seized from school pupils, have been found to contain high levels of lead, nickel and chromium.

Vapes seized from school contain high levels of ‘harmful chemicals’

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Australia to ban recreational vaping amid ‘epidemic’

Smoking rates are down, but concerns remain - including over the impact of vaping. Picture c/o Pixabay.

Smoking in South Tyneside 'lowest its ever been'

This is everything you need to know about the health risks of vaping

Cardiologists have published new research suggesting vaping could damage the brain, heart, blood vessels and lungs
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Gazette readers have mixed opinions on banning vaping

Vaping 'could trigger lung damage' - here's why

If you’re a smoker then nipping out for a cigarette or vape at work may be much needed (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are the laws about smoking or vaping at work - and how many breaks you can...

You could be fined or even jailed for VAPING in these holiday destinations this ...

Researchers found that the flavouring liquid used in popular electronic cigarettes may increase the risk of heart disease when inhaled (Photo: Shutterstock)

Vaping these flavours could make you more prone to heart attacks and strokes

Vaping 'may lead to accumulation of fat in the liver'

Flavoured e-cigs 'toxic to immune cells'

Vaping could be as bad for your heart as smoking cigarettes, say experts.

Vaping could be as bad for you as smoking cigarettes

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