Britain will follow Australia into a crime storm with the Tobacco and Vapes bill
July 08, 2025 by telegraph.co.uk
Britain will follow Australia into a crime storm with the Tobacco and Vapes bill
Australia’s harsh anti-tobacco and anti-vape policies have fueled violent turf wars, with over 230 arson attacks as gangs fight over the black market. The UK may be heading down the same path: illegal vapes and cigarettes are widely sold, taxes are high, and the upcoming Tobacco and Vapes Bill will ban tobacco for future adults, restrict vape flavours, and raise e-cigarette costs—moves likely to boost black market activity.
