Regulation
Barrow vape shop closure order follows underage and non-compliant sales claims
Westmorland and Furness Council says King Vape Shop in Barrow has been closed for three months after persistent illegal tobacco and non-compliant vape sales.
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Ellesmere Port shops closed after illegal vape enforcement
Cheshire West and Chester Council says three Ellesmere Port shops have been closed for three months after repeated illegal tobacco, vape and underage-sales concerns.
Regulation
Manchester operation passes £1m in illegal-goods seizures, police report
Police put illegal vape seizures at at least £162,000 within a wider total exceeding £1m. The announcement covers a year of enforcement activity, rather than a single raid.
Research
Cochrane update supports nicotine vapes over NRT for quitting smoking
The review finds high-certainty evidence of better smoking-cessation outcomes than nicotine replacement therapy. That conclusion has a specific scope and does not settle long-term safety.
Industry
UKVIA launches a vaping campaign as packaging consultation stays open
The industry association’s new campaign challenges parts of the government’s approach. Packaging and display proposals remain open for consultation until 2 October.
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OXVA NeXLIM 2 Mini research-based review
A research-based review of the OXVA NeXLIM 2 Mini, a refillable 2 ml UK pod device with a 1500 mAh battery, Boost/Eco modes and NeXLIM cartridge compatibility.
Research-based review
Vaporesso XROS 5 Mini research-based review
A research-based look at the Vaporesso XROS 5 Mini, a small refillable pod device with a 1500 mAh battery, 2 ml UK pods and simple auto-draw operation.
Useful guides
Understand your device, look after it and make informed choices.
Getting started
Vape wattage explained: match the setting to your coil
Understand watts and resistance, find the correct coil specification and adjust only within the manufacturer’s range—without relying on a universal wattage chart.
Getting started
Where can you vape? UK venues, transport and travel checks
A practical way to check venue policies, transport restrictions and travel requirements, with cabin-baggage guidance and a dated note on proposals in England.
Getting started
Nicotine salts and freebase explained: what the label can tell you
Understand nicotine form separately from concentration, device compatibility and sensation, with clear limits on what salt-versus-freebase research can tell you.
Troubleshooting
Why does my vape taste burnt? Checks before replacing the coil
Work through the liquid, priming and compatibility checks behind a burnt taste, then prepare the correct replacement without unsafe factory-coil modifications.
Safety
Charging a vape safely: everyday battery care and warning signs
A practical before, during and after charging routine, with clear battery warning signs, safe storage checks and the right route for retiring a device.
Care and maintenance
Vape tank and pod care: a practical checklist for leaks
Trace a pod or tank leak through the correct parts, filling closure and seals, with clear limits on cleaning and when to stop using damaged equipment.