Disposable vapes to be banned in Britain to protect children’s health
The IndependentGet the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Disposable vapes will be banned in the UK as part of the prime minister’s plan to tackle the rise in young people vaping and protect children’s health. open image in gallery New data shows the number of children vaping has tripled in the last three years “Alongside our commitment to stop children who turn 15 this year or younger from ever legally being sold cigarettes, these changes will leave a lasting legacy by protecting our children’s health for the long term.” Victoria Atkins, the health secretary, said: “Smoking is still the single largest preventable cause of death in England. open image in gallery Vaping contributes to an extra 50,000 to 70,000 people quitting smoking a year Chief medical officer Professor Sir Chris Whitty said: “If passed, this legislation would have a major public health impact across many future generations.” The ban also aims to have a positive impact on the environment as five million disposable vapes are thrown away each week, up from 1.3 million from last year and the legislation will be brought in under the Environmental Protection Act. Environment secretary Steve Barclay said: “Not only are disposable vapes often targeted, unacceptably, at children – they also represent a huge and growing stream of hard-to-recycle waste, with nearly five million thrown away every week.” HMRC estimates that the illicit tobacco trade costs the UK economy around £2.8bn a year in lost revenue – money that should fund public services.
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