"UK Government Takes Action to Ban Disposable Vapes and Protect Children's Health"

The UK government plans to ban disposable vapes in an effort to combat the increasing number of young people taking up vaping, with measures also aimed at preventing marketing to children and targeting underage sales. The ban is expected to be introduced across the UK, with additional fines for shops caught selling vapes illegally to children. The move follows concerns over the rise in youth vaping, with 7.6% of 11 to 17-year-olds now vaping regularly or occasionally. The government aims to implement the ban by early 2025 and will also consider restrictions on refillable vapes, flavors, and displays in shops.