Reuseable vape devices are among a pile of litter that has been left.

Over 6million vapes are still thrown away despite ban

Over 6million vapes continue to make their way to landfill every week in the UK despite the disposable vape ban, says Material Focus.
Campaign image for the Association of Convenience Store's Decline'09 campaign.

ACS kicks off campaign on Generational Tobacco Ban

The ACS has kicked off a new informative campaign about the incoming Generational Tobacco Ban, set to come into force in January 2027.
Pack shots of 2026 rebrand for XQS Tropical and Berrynana Twist.

XQS unveils rebrand across entire nicotine pouch range

Nicotine products firm STG UK has introduced a complete rebrand across its XQS nicotine pouch range, delivering strong standout on shelf for the brand.
Pack shots of Zone nicotine pouches.

Imperial Brands moves into the nicotine pouch Zone

Nicotine products manufacturer Imperial Brands has launched into the nicotine pouches subcategory with the roll out of its new brand, Zone.
Two dogs tracked down illegal tobacco traders in the Borders.

Illegal tobacco traders are no match for Rosie and Boo

Two dogs tracked down illegal tobacco traders in the Borders.
Promotional image of Angel 20k Holiday Collection vapes with its Tropical Ice variant championed in the image.

Angel 20k unveils new Holiday Collection vapes range

British vaping brand Angel has introduced a new Holiday Collection across its Angel 20k vape device range, offering vapers 16 new limited edition flavours.
Packshots of Signature Action menthol capsule range in a 17-pack format.

STG UK expands on Signature Action range with 17-pack format

Scandinavian Tobacco Group UK has announced the latest expansion of its Signature Action menthol capsule range with the launch of a new 17-pack format.
Glass cabinet of vaping products lined up against a store wall.

Imperial Brands urges Government to prevent disposal of refillable vapes

Nicotine products firm Imperial Brands has called on the UK Government to strengthen guidance on vapes to discourage consumers from disposing refillable vape devices.

Vape users still littering

Vapers continue to throw away devices
Team members from IVG stand on a stage and accept the 'Innovation of the Decade' award at the Vapouround Global Awards 2025 in Dubai.

IVG picks up Innovation of the Decade gong for 4-in-1 device

British vape brand IVG has picked up the 'Innovation of the Decade' at the Vapouround Global Awards 2025 for its IVG 2400 4-in1 vape.
Pack shots of Sterling Dual Capsule Xtra Yellow Limited Edition.

Sterling launches its first lemon-flavoured cigarillo

Cigarillo brand Sterling has launched a new lemon-flavoured variant with the roll out of Sterling Dual Capsule Xtra Yellow Limited Edition.
A glass cabinet filled with nicotine pouches that has been backlit with a green light.

Nicotine pouches rise in popularity whilst vape products decline

Nicotine pouches are set to dominate the category, according to research from Haypp, as the products rise in popularity whilst vapes decline.
A row of Blu Bar disposable vapes in a gantry.

Talysis unveils multi-million pound impact of disposable ban

Data insights firm Talysis has revealed a multi-million pound impact on convenience stores following the introduction of the disposable vape ban.
Images of Smarter Mini and Smarter 6k refillable vape devices.

Republic Tech unveils Smarter vape range with ceramic coils

Tobacco accessories firm Republic Technologies is set to create a point of difference in the vaping category with its new Smarter vape range.
Disposable vape devices sit on a wooden bench in an array of colours.

Majority of disposable vapers could turn to illicit vape products

A new consumer survey from vaping retailer Evapo has found an alarming number of consumers would turn to the illicit trade after the disposable ban.
SKE Crystal vape devices are lined up on a display with a crystal design in the background.

SKE unveils new vape range ahead of ban

Global vape brand SKE has unveiled its new product line-up with an ambition to dominate the category following on from the disposable vape ban.