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The vaping community is being urged to take action as the government considers sweeping restrictions on e-liquid flavours and packaging. Research indicates that fruity and sweet-flavoured vapes play a crucial role in helping adult smokers make the switch away from tobacco, and limiting these options could reverse years of progress. Industry polling and consumer studies…

Australia’s approach to vaping regulation offers a cautionary tale for the UK. By making legal nicotine products increasingly difficult to obtain, the country has inadvertently created a thriving black market that now generates billions for organised crime. Despite record-low daily smoking rates, Australia’s strict regulatory framework has backfired spectacularly. Whilst legitimate retailers struggle under tight…

The vaping market in the UK is entering choppy waters. Multiple regulatory changes are arriving simultaneously, and together they represent the most substantial shake-up since vaping products first emerged as an alternative to smoking. For the millions of adults currently using vapes, understanding what’s coming – and what it means for your access, choice and…

There’s a peculiar inconsistency at the heart of UK nicotine regulation that ought to concern anyone interested in harm reduction. Traditional cigarettes—products linked to countless preventable deaths—sit freely on shop shelves with minimal friction, yet smoke-free alternatives face considerably tougher scrutiny and bureaucratic hurdles. This regulatory imbalance raises important questions about how governments actually assess…

Aspire’s latest offering, the Pixo Ultra, arrives as a genuinely compact pod device that manages to pack meaningful features into a diminutive frame. If you’ve been searching for something that doesn’t compromise on functionality despite its pint-sized proportions, this one deserves a closer look. What makes the Pixo Ultra particularly appealing is how it balances…

Solobar, the established vaping brand with solid roots in the UK market, has unveiled its latest offering for the British vaping community: the SOLO15K. The new device represents the manufacturer’s commitment to delivering dependable performance throughout the day, combined with a more refined approach to flavour delivery. The SOLO15K appears designed with adult vapers in…

While most manufacturers have settled on built-in batteries for their mouth-to-lung kits, Eleaf is taking a different approach with the upcoming iStick X40 — and vapers who prefer the flexibility of swappable cells are likely to appreciate it. The new iStick X40 pairs a 40W mod with the GTL X tank, creating what promises to…

In a move that perfectly captures the absurdity of modern British politics, Milton Keynes-based e-liquid firm Riot Labs has thrown its hat into the Clacton by-election ring with “Riot Man” – a caped candidate running a tongue-in-cheek campaign. The decision comes at a particularly curious moment for the constituency. With the major political parties seemingly…

The scientific community is increasingly supporting vaping as a legitimate path for smokers trying to kick the habit, according to new guidance from leading health researchers. An expert panel has published findings suggesting that healthcare professionals should be more open to discussing vaping with patients who’ve struggled with traditional cessation methods. For UK smokers who’ve…

Innokin’s latest offering, the Gozee Nex, arrives with considerable promise on paper. The kit ticks many of the right boxes when it comes to user-friendliness and visual appeal, making it an attractive proposition for vapers seeking something straightforward and stylish. However, our testing reveals the device falls short of delivering a truly polished experience. Whilst…