Britain’s Vaping and Tobacco Tax Shock | Leeds News

Smokers and vapers across Britain brace for major price hikes and new restrictions starting now — e-liquid bottles face a $2.20 tax bump per 10ml, while cigarettes see a $2.20 increase per 100, adding up to nearly $80 monthly for heavy vapers. The government hopes higher costs will nudge smokers toward vaping, but critics warn the hikes may drive users toward dangerous counterfeit products. Beyond pricing, vaping rules tighten dramatically: from October 29th, all nicotine products — even zero-nicotine ones — require an 18+ age check, vending machines are banned, and free samples are off-limits. Trading Standards can issue instant fines for underage sales. By January 1, 2027, anyone born after that date can’t legally buy tobacco, with the legal age rising by one each year. And by June 2027, vape ads vanish entirely from social media, online platforms, and traditional media. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/52d925232038673c