Concerns raised over UK Tobacco and Vapes Bill
December 11, 2025 by jamesevans.wales
Concerns raised over UK Tobacco and Vapes Bill
The Tobacco and Vapes Bill, presented in November 2024, aims to regulate tobacco and vape products by restricting sales to individuals born after 1 January 2009, implementing licensing for retailers, and controlling advertising. The bill also covers smoke-free, vape-free, and heated tobacco-free areas. Additionally, the Welsh Parliament is involved in the legislative consent process for this bill, allowing Senedd Members to provide input.
11.80% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 6.7 million current smokers in United Kingdom 13.60% of men are current smokers but only 10.10% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR