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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.

Understand watts and resistance, find the correct coil specification and adjust only within the manufacturer’s range—without relying on a universal wattage chart.

A practical way to check venue policies, transport restrictions and travel requirements, with cabin-baggage guidance and a dated note on proposals in England.

Understand nicotine form separately from concentration, device compatibility and sensation, with clear limits on what salt-versus-freebase research can tell you.

Work through the liquid, priming and compatibility checks behind a burnt taste, then prepare the correct replacement without unsafe factory-coil modifications.

A practical before, during and after charging routine, with clear battery warning signs, safe storage checks and the right route for retiring a device.

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.

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.