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Researchers warn: smokers think e-cigarettes are more dangerous than cigarettes

Over half of all smokers in England believe that vejping via e-cigarettes is as dangerous or even more dangerous than smoking cigarettes. This is despite the fact that the authorities continually inform them of the opposite....

UK government bans disposable vejps - opens up for flavour ban

The UK government is proposing a ban on the sale of disposable vejps. This comes after the government announced new measures to reduce vejp use among young people in the country. The decision raises concerns among health researchers in the country.

Research: Dull packaging does not attract young and old to vejpa

Standardised packaging, without dramatic expressions and bright colours, attracts fewer children and minors to buy vejp products. At the same time, it also reduces the interest of adults to try e-cigs. This is according to a new British...

UK: Large e-juice factory completely destroyed by fire

Vape and e-juice manufacturer Dinner Lady's factory in Blackburn has burned down. Although the fire filled the town with black smoke, no one was injured. However, the factory was completely destroyed.

England: Tougher age checks for vapes in convenience stores

The Association of Convenience Stores, which organises convenience stores, petrol stations and other retailers in the UK, is taking action to tackle the increasing use of e-cigarettes by minors.

Study: E-cigs open up huge savings in healthcare

Over half a billion pounds. This is how much the health service would save annually if half of all smokers in the UK switched to e-cigarettes. This is according to a new economic study.

"We must find a sustainable solution for disposable weapons"

User-friendly disposable vapes increase the potential for harm minimisation for smokers. But environmental and sustainability issues need to be addressed, says John Dunne, Director General of UKVIA, the UK industry organisation.

Cracking down on illegal sales to young people

The UK government is investing £3 million to reduce the illegal sale of e-cigarettes to minors. This comes after Health Minister Neil O'Brien recognised that more and more young people are getting hold of disposable vapes,...

England: Government distributes e-cigarettes to 1 million smokers

The UK government is launching a major programme to reduce smoking in the country. As part of the programme, one million smokers will receive free e-cigarettes. First up are pregnant smokers and smokers...

Cochrane: 'Vaping effective for smoking cessation'

There is strong evidence that ecigs help smokers quit. According to the latest Cochrane review, nicotine replacement therapy is more effective than nicotine medicines.

Authorities in South London want to help pregnant women quit smoking by using e-cigs.

Free e-cigarettes distributed to pregnant women in London

Vouchers to buy school meals and free e-cigarettes for pregnant women. These are two of the measures to combat poverty in South London.

Prescription e-cigs - to attract sceptical smokers

Smokers will be able to get e-cigarettes on prescription. This is the UK government's next step to reduce smoking in the country.