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Campaign group urges retailers to take part in Tobacco and Vapes Bill survey

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Campaign group We Vape is surveying retailers to hammer home to government the potential impact of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill. Founder Mark Oates will present the data to health secretary Wes Streeting and wants as many businesses as possible to submit their view. The…

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