Diplo

A Commons committee heard evidence on 13 October about how vape-shop licensing, closure powers and trading standards resources may fit into wider high-street enforcement.

A newly accepted Frontiers in Psychology study reports similar overall nicotine use among physiotherapy and humanities students, with social influence linked to e-cigarette use.

HMRC’s updated internal manual gives more detail on how officers should assess destroyed vaping products and duty stamps under the UK vape duty regime.

Derbyshire Trading Standards has urged shops to prepare for new UK rules on vaping and nicotine products, including wider age-of-sale restrictions from 29 October 2026.

HMRC has issued guidance for customs warehousekeepers and UK representatives who need to amend approval details under the vaping duty stamps scheme.

Nottinghamshire County Council says four shops have been closed for three months after raids found illegal tobacco products and thousands of non-compliant vapes.

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 UWELL CALIBURN G4, focusing on its adjustable pod format, GPP cartridge compatibility and UK compliance checks.

A research-based look at the Vaporesso XROS 5, a refillable pod device with a display, adjustable airflow and UK-relevant 2ml pod considerations.

A research-based review of the VOOPOO ARGUS Klyc, a refillable pod kit with a protective cap, 1350mAh battery and 5-30W output.

A research-based look at the OXVA NeXLIM 2, a refillable pod kit with a 2000mAh battery, 5-40W output and UK-relevant 2ml cartridge option.

A research-based review of the VOOPOO ARGUS G3 Mini, covering the UK TPD pod version, battery, cartridge compatibility and limits.

A research-based look at Aspire’s refillable Gotek Pro II pod kit, focused on UK-relevant specifications, compatibility and limitations.