1. Trends & External Forces

Retailers urged to respond to Tobacco and Vapes Bill call for evidence

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Vapers and retailers are being urged to ‘protect the future of harm reduction’ by giving evidence to government as part of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill. Campaign group We Vape wants vendors to answer a parliamentary call, explaining the importance of e-cigs and how the…

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