UK: Disposable vapes to be banned over concerns of sharp increase in children's use
Rishi Sunak has announced plans to ban disposable vapes in a bid to crack down on their use among children.
The prime minister is also set to unveil new powers to restrict vape flavours as a means to make them less appealing to children.
The Scotland and Wales governments will also ban single-use vapes.
The proposed ban, which will form part of legislation that has to be approved by parliament, comes amid concern at the rise of vaping among children, with teachers reporting pupils showing signs of nicotine dependency in the classroom.
The prime minister will also make it illegal to sell tobacco products to anyone born on or after 1 January 2009 as part of his pledge to create a smoke-free generation, while vaping alternatives such as nicotine pouches will also be outlawed.
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