A nationwide survey (2023) from the Department of Health and Social Care found that 95% of ex-smokers noticed positive changes in their health after just 2 weeks of quitting smoking. Data from more than 3,000 ex-smokers Health Minister, Neil O’Brien said: “Smoking is the single biggest cause of preventable illness and death. When people quit […]
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Misconception Amongst UK Smokers on the Belief that Vaping is as Harmful as Smoking – 2024
E-cigarettes are less harmful to users than traditional cigarettes, however due to public health and media reports often overstating the potential risks of vaping and drawing misconceptions, UK smokers are now underestimating the safety and benefits of switching to e-cigarettes, with “many adults believing that e-cigarettes are at least as harmful to health as cigarettes.” […]
Hunt Proposes New Tax to Hit Vapes in Budget 2024
In this week’s Budget (March 6th), the government is planning on introducing a new vape tax. Ministers fear that the relatively cheap cost of vaping means that the products are more accessible for young people and non-smokers. To ensure that vaping remains cheaper, they may also increase the tobacco duty. It comes after the consultation […]