UKVIA Delivers Scathing Budget Comment
March 14, 2024 by planetofthevapes.co.uk
UKVIA Delivers Scathing Budget Comment
Disposable vapes help smokers quit, saving money and lives. The UK government's plan to tax e-liquid is criticized as punishing vapers trying to quit smoking. The new tax rates will start on October 1, 2026, with varying amounts based on nicotine strength. Smoking kills 7 million annually, while vaping is a healthier alternative. The government is urged to enforce laws preventing vape sales to children rather than taxing vapers. Experts fear a black market surge and loss of life if vapers switch back to smoking. Vaping benefits public health and saves the NHS money, making discouraging it a short-sighted move.
March 13, 2024 by filtermag.org
“Disgusted”—Consumers, Harm Reductionists React to UK Vape Tax
The UK government has infuriated advocates with the announcement of a new vape tax, aiming to disco…
12.90% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 7.2 million current smokers in United Kingdom 14.60% of men are current smokers but only 11.20% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR
