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Vape liquid tax and single-use ban could harm health, says trade body chairman

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Rachel Reeves’ recent budget announcement included the introduction of a flat-rate duty on all vaping liquids from 2026. The chairman of the Independent British Vape Trade Association (IBVTA) believes this, coupled with the impending ban on disposable vapes, could actually have significant unintended consequences for…

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