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HMRC has updated excise and customs guidance with the tax type code and rate details businesses will need as Vaping Products Duty begins on 1 October 2026.

A Respiratory Research paper reports laboratory and isolated mouse-lung findings on nicotine-containing e-cigarette vapour exposure, endothelial permeability and a Tie-2 pathway drug candidate.

Monmouthshire County Council says recycling wardens found eight disposable vapes in one household waste bag, prompting a warning about battery fire risks and proper disposal.

Cambridgeshire Police says a multi-agency inspection in St Neots led to seizures of illegal cigarettes, hand-rolling tobacco and 37 illegal vaping products from three locations.

A population-based Scottish study found e-cigarettes were commonly reported as helpful in recent quit attempts, but the authors stress that the figures are retrospective self-reports rather than proof of comparative effectiveness.

A newly published laboratory study reports mitochondrial stress in human alveolar type II cells exposed to cinnamon-roll flavoured nicotine e-cigarette aerosol, but it does not measure real-world disease risk for adult vapers.

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 Geekvape Wenax Q2, covering the UK-relevant 2ml pod option, Q cartridge compatibility and independent battery observations.

A research-based look at VOOPOO’s compact 40W pod mod, with UK-relevant notes on the TPD 2ml pod, PnP X coils and where the device may fit.

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.