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Google searches for disposable vapes rises 1,567% amid ban

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New research by Vape Delivery investigated the impact of the disposable vape ban on UK google search traffic, uncovering patterns in consumer behaviours. On 7 May, 2025, searches for disposable vapes stood at 2,028 and by 31 May, searches had peaked at 33,810, a staggering…

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