A vape caused a fire in a recycling wagon in Newton Aycliffe, prompting safety warnings.

Ireland urged to adopt UK-style planning rules for vape shops after Sligo violations.

Researchers warn New Zealand should delay legalising nicotine pouches until evidence confirms safety and cessation effectiveness.

UK introduces measures to give local councils control over betting and vape shops to revitalize high streets.

VB Distribution, a Darwen distributor, is among the first UK firms approved for the new vaping duty scheme effective October 1.

Ireland’s vape tax generated €22 million in nine months, prompting government review of potential 2027 budget adjustments.

Switzerland strengthens vape compliance checks under its revised Tobacco Products Act, finding only 3 of 32 tested products compliant.

Naugatuck borough adopted Ordinance No. 140 requiring vape retailers to obtain a police chief license, with training, ID checks, and escalating fines for violations.

UK PM announces new powers to crack down on vape shops and betting shops to revive high streets.

A list of UK universities with the highest incidents of student smoking/vaping in halls, led by the University of Greenwich.

A UK crackdown on vape displays may cost businesses up to £61M, affecting over 11,000 retailers with new storage and compliance costs.

PM Andy Burnham announces measures to restrict vape shops and adult gaming centers to revitalize high streets, with opposition support but calls for business rate cuts.

Oxford councils may gain powers to limit vape and betting shops to revitalize high streets.

Closing vape shops won't solve high street issues; government must support businesses with policy reforms and investment incentives.

Prime Minister announces new planning rules to let towns block vape shops and betting venues and revive high streets.

245 students were referred to HSA for vaping by schools and tertiary institutions between April 1 and June 30, according to MOH and HSA.

2,428 people were caught for vaping in Q2 2026, and the QuitVape programme will end on Sept 1.

Under Prime Minister Andy Burnham's plan, Norwich residents support stricter regulations on vape and betting shops to address concerns about high street decline and community safety.

The Prime Minister announced new powers for councils to restrict vape and betting shops to revitalize high streets.

Andy Burnham pledges new powers to let London councils block betting and vape shops, tightening rules and giving councils authority to shut problematic premises.

Councils will gain authority to reject new betting shops and require planning permission for vape stores, aiming to protect high streets.

Councils gain power to block vape shops and betting outlets under Burnham's plan to revitalize high streets.

Burnham proposes giving councils powers to block vape and betting shops to revive Britain's high streets.

The UK Parliament's Tobacco and Vapes Bill 2026 bans tobacco sales for those born after 2009, aiming to eliminate smoking in future generations.

New display rules for vaping products could cost Glasgow retailers up to £61 million in compliance costs.

In Lancashire schools, 30% of seized vapes contained Spice, leading to dozens of children hospitalized.

Rechargeable disposable vapes are disrupting the market by offering extended lifespan and better value than traditional disposables.

The Hawaiʻi Department of Health fined Island Smoke and Vape $13,000 for refusing inspections of its hemp product store.

Vaping triggers a vicious cycle of sleep loss and anxiety among Colorado teens.

A 23-year-old man was charged for allegedly trafficking etomidate-containing vape pods found at his residence.