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Scientists 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 continuously inform to the contrary....

UK government bans single-use vejps - opens the door to taste bans

The UK government is proposing a ban on the sale of disposable vejps. This follows the government's announcement of 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 or old to vejpa

Standardized 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 UK...

UK: Large e-juice factory destroyed by fire

Vape and e-juice manufacturer Dinner Ladys' 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: Tighter age controls for vapes in convenience stores

The Association of Convenience Stores, which organizes convenience stores, petrol stations and the like in the UK, is now 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. That's 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 need to find a sustainable solution for disposable weapons"

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

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 follows Health Minister Neil O'Brien's finding that more and more young people are getting their hands on disposable...

England: Government distributes e-cigarettes to 1 million smokers

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

Cochrane: "Weaning effective for smoking cessation"

There is strong evidence that ecigs help smokers quit. According to the most recent Cochrane review, vejping with nicotine is more effective than nicotine replacement therapy.

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

Free e-cigarettes handed out to pregnant women in London

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

Prescription e-cigs - to attract skeptical 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.