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UK Government Proposes Vaping Ban in Cars with Kids

2/13/2026

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  • The UK Government plans to ban vaping in cars with children present.
  • The proposal extends smoking bans to outdoor areas like playgrounds and hospital grounds.
  • It allows vaping in designated outdoor hospitality spaces.
  • Health Secretary Wes Streeting says the measure protects children from secondhand smoke.
  • The proposals are part of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill undergoing consultation, per Business Minister Kate Dearden.