New ‘vape tax’ to discourage non-smokers from vaping

A new tax on vaping products will be introduced from October 2026, chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced in yesterday’s Spring Budget.

07 March 2024

Government to ban disposable vape products and marketing appealing to children

The Government will ban disposable vapes and restrict flavours marketed at children as part of efforts to combat youth vaping across the UK.

29 January 2024

Respiratory symptoms linked to young people who vape

Use of vapes in teenagers and young adults is associated with an increased risk of wheeze, bronchitic symptoms and shortness of breath, a US study has concluded.

18 August 2023

Smokers in England to be sent vape ‘starter kits’ in ‘world-first’ scheme

One million smokers in England will be encouraged to swap cigarettes for vaping using a free ‘vape starter kit’, the Government has announced.

11 April 2023

Free vape starter kit helped 42% of patients quit smoking in GP-based trial

Handing out vape starter kit vouchers on the NHS could help even the heaviest smokers quit for good, with 42% quitting within a month in a trial scheme.

19 August 2022

Advice for smokers and vapers

04 June 2021

‘Vapers’ risking lung disease, DH worried GPs will be overrun by e-cig requests, and Britain living longer in good health

09 December 2015

Election latest: The health pledges made this week

Over the past week, the three main political parties have continued gradually releasing their plans for leading the country following the general election on 4 July.

11 June 2024

CPD: Key questions on supporting patients to quit tobacco smoking

Smoking cessation specialists Dr Alex Bobak and Louise Ross answer key questions on supporting people to quit tobacco smoking, covering the latest on supply issues with medications, the role of e-cigarettes (vaping), tailoring support according to level of addiction and how to advise patients about the value of stop smoking services 1.

30 April 2024