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UK E-Cigarette Use Stalls Amid Imminent Vape Ban

4/22/2025

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E-cigarette use in Britain has hit a standstill, according to University College London, as a national ban on disposable vapes looms in June 2025. In a troubling twist, illegal vape sales have skyrocketed in Wales, prompting Newport City Council to confiscate over 21,000 illicit devices in 2024. Experts urge the implementation of a licensing scheme to bolster enforcement efforts.

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E-cigarette use in Britain has hit a standstill, according to University College London, as a national ban on disposable vapes looms in June 2025. In a troubling twist, illegal vape sales have skyrocketed in Wales, prompting Newport City Council to confiscate over 21,000 illicit devices in 2024. Experts urge the implementation of a licensing scheme to bolster enforcement efforts.