Experts Warn New On-the-Spot Fines Fail to Tackle UK’s Illegal Vape Crisis

The Tobacco and Vapes Bill: A Turning Point for Humber and North Yorkshire - Humber and North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership

Last Wednesday (26 March), the Tobacco and Vapes Bill passed into the next stage with a resounding vote in the House of Commons.

Experts Warn New On-the-Spot Fines Fail to Tackle UK’s Illegal Vape Crisis

Industry leaders are raising concerns on recent on-the-spot fines for illegal vape sales, as they seem insufficient to curb the rapidly growing black market. According to new data, over £9 million worth of illegal vapes were seized across the UK in 2024 alone—a 44% increase from the previous year. This figure represents nearly half of […]