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Disposable vape devices sit on a wooden bench in an array of colours.

UK Gov considering vape tax

21 October 2024
Andrew Gwynne, under-secretary for public health and prevention.

Ad ban on junk food set for 2025

13 September 2024
Bags that have a massive amount of counterfeit tobacco products in them from a store raid.

Incoming Government urged to crack down on illicit traders

20 June 2024

UK DRS delayed to 2027

25 April 2024

Scottish consumers want DRS according to new poll

22 March 2024
Angela Constance, justice secretary for the Scottish Government.

Justice for Scottish postmasters delayed

13 March 2024

Financial impact from vape ban revealed

12 March 2024

Industry warns against Budget rises

4 March 2024

Is another delay in store for DRS?

1 March 2024
Jeremy Hunt in parliament delivering the Autumn Budget 2023.

New tax on vaping

27 February 2024

DRS delayed until 2025

7 June 2023

Time is ticking on DRS deadline

5 June 2023

Deposit return scheme is set for shake up

30 May 2023

Government begins crackdown on youth vaping

30 May 2023
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Plug pulled on EV grants

1 July 2022
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Tobacco plan slammed

1 July 2022
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