Health groups ‘delighted’ at plan to ban disposable vapes

Health and environmental groups are “delighted” with the Government’s plan to ban disposable vapes, which they say prioritises the “health and wellbeing of our children and the planet”.

But others have criticised the ban, which is expected to come into force at the end of 2024 or the start of 2025, saying disposable vapes are a tool to help people give up smoking cigarettes.

Throwaway vapes will be banned in Britain under plans to tackle the rise in young people vaping and protect children’s health.

Dr Mike McKean, vice president for policy at the , said: “We’re delighted that the Westminster Government has heard our calls and is rightly prioritising the health and wellbeing