Digital Vape Stamps to Combat £10k Fine Black Market
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a major crackdown on illegal vapes, introducing digital stamps and on-the-spot £10,000 fines in next week's Budget to protect consumers.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a major crackdown on illegal vapes, introducing digital stamps and on-the-spot £10,000 fines in next week's Budget to protect consumers.
Urgent health warning for UK vapers as study finds devices 3,000 times dirtier than a public toilet, spreading flu, E.Coli, and herpes. Learn how to clean your vape safely.
Experts warn drivers not to leave vapes in cold cars this winter. Frozen batteries can overheat and cause fires, while leaked e-liquid leads to costly damage.
Shocking new research reveals vape mouthpieces can become breeding grounds for bacteria and fungi. Learn the critical hygiene steps to protect your health.
Ingenious UK volunteers are transforming illegal single-use vapes into vital power banks for Ukrainian soldiers. Discover how this recycling initiative supports the frontline.
Surveillance footage captures nine suspects emerging from a single car to rob a Virginia vape shop, making off with £13,000 in sneakers and Pokémon cards. Police are investigating.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is planning a Budget crackdown on rogue high street businesses like vape shops and barbers to revive town centres. Discover the new strategy.
Shocking footage reveals the dangerous reality of disposable vapes as a 'zombie' battery violently explodes in a British home, sparking urgent safety warnings.
The remote Scottish Highlands community of Kilchoan faces a devastating blow as its only local shop announces permanent closure, highlighting the existential threat online retail poses to rural Britain.
Bella Culley, 21, from Nottinghamshire, faces a two-year Egyptian prison sentence after being caught with a THC vape pen on a flight to Hurghada. The university student's dream holiday turned into a nightmare following the discovery during transit in Cair
Met Police officer promotes vape shop while West Midlands colleague advertises chicken takeaway in controversial social media posts that breach professional standards.
A savvy shopper's charity shop visit turned into the deal of a lifetime when she discovered designer leather boots worth over £1,400 for just £14. Discover how to spot hidden gems in charity shops.
Beauty enthusiasts can grab The Body Shop's coveted 24-day advent calendar for just £60 - a massive £90 saving from its original price in this limited-time offer.
Nottingham's beloved Christmas shop, The Christmas Experience, has permanently closed its doors after 23 years of festive cheer, citing rising costs and changing shopping habits.
Discover how a small corner shop in Westminster transformed into an international food phenomenon, with customers queuing for hours to sample their viral sandwich creations that have taken social media by storm.
Residents in a quiet Massachusetts community are up in arms after a controversial marijuana retailer opens its doors just steps from children's facilities, sparking protests and legal challenges.
A mother's harrowing warning after her healthy teenage son suffered catastrophic lung failure from a single use of an e-cigarette, requiring life support and weeks of hospital care.
A transatlantic flight from Iceland to Manchester made an unscheduled landing in Canada after a passenger repeatedly ignored warnings and used a vape in the toilet, triggering smoke alarms and creating mid-air chaos.
Exclusive: A man wreaks havoc at upscale Farrow & Ball paint shop in Hove, smashing windows and covering the interior in expensive paint during a destructive spree that left staff and customers horrified.
Exclusive details reveal Selena Gomez's discreet vaping habit during her wedding ceremony, with eyewitness accounts describing how the singer concealed her vape pen throughout the special day.
A Tottenham Hotspur player was struck by a vape device thrown from the crowd during their pre-season friendly against Leeds United, sparking safety concerns and condemnation from both clubs.
Ministers are set to enforce stark new rules on vape packaging and flavours to combat the alarming rise in youth vaping, mirroring successful tobacco legislation.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer announces a radical community empowerment plan to block new betting shops and vape stores, giving residents the power to shape their high streets and protect local communities from exploitation.
The UK government is set to introduce a major public health law to ban disposable vapes and enforce plain packaging to curb youth vaping. Get the full details on the new regulations.
Local authorities across England are set to receive sweeping new powers to block new betting shops, payday lenders, and vape stores from opening in a bid to reclaim Britain's high streets. The 'planning crackdown' aims to give communities more control ove
A Canberra family made a bizarre discovery after moving into a new home: their garage had been secretly converted into a fully-operational, illicit grocery store, stocked with everything from frozen pies to confectionery.
A savvy shopper's incredible charity shop find—a vintage Christian Dior jacket worth thousands—proves that fashion gold is still hiding on the high street. Discover the story behind the stunning discovery.
A teenage murderer showed no remorse as he was sentenced for the brutal stabbing of 19-year-old Shawn Seesahai. The killer taunted his victim's family from the dock, shouting 'I'm breathing' before being led away to begin a life sentence.
Lamar Ahchee, a British tourist, has been arrested in Bali for allegedly attempting to smuggle 57 e-cigarettes into Indonesia, a crime that carries a maximum 15-year sentence. His family claims he was unaware of the strict laws.