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UK not in favour of Ireland-style nicotine pouch restrictions, poll shows

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A We Vape UK poll suggests the UK public does not support measures such as those taken by the Irish government to restrict nicotine pouches. The substantial survey of 1,038 UK adults found more than 44% (44.5) agree that nicotine pouches should be regulated rather…

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