London, May 30, 2025 (AFP) - UK ban on disposable vapes goes into effect

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A ban on disposable vapes goes into effect across the UK on Sunday in a bid to protect children's health and tackle a "throwaway" culture. "For too long, single-use vapes have blighted our streets as litter and hooked our children on nicotine," junior environment minister Mary Creagh said. She said the government was calling "time on these nasty devices" -- a type of e-cigarette which are very popular with young people -- and banning sales of sin......

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