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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.

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.

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.

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.

The industry association’s new campaign challenges parts of the government’s approach. Packaging and display proposals remain open for consultation until 2 October.

HMRC has confirmed a £2.20-per-10ml duty from 1 October 2026. Here is how the rate, packaging stamps and transition for older stock fit together.

A clear label-reading checklist for bottle volume, nicotine concentration, PG/VG order and device compatibility, including a worked example of what mg/ml means.

Understand how a refillable vape works, which parts need replacing and what to check before the first fill—without an unnecessary jump into complicated equipment.

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.

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.