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Tobacco and Vapes Bill pause likely following general election call

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Prime minister Rishi Sunak’s flagship Tobacco and Vapes Bill  looks likely to be shelved for the time being following his call for a 4 July general election. Talks between the government and opposition parties are ongoing, and Labour previously pledged its support for the legislation,…

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