- Government intends to introduce legislation to create a smokefree generation
- Department of Health and Social Care published a consultation on creating a smokefree generation and tackling youth vaping
- Proposal includes a new duty on vapes to address price difference between vapes and tobacco products
- Vapes are more accessible to young people and non-smokers due to lower price
- Some countries have introduced a tax on vapes, but it may increase youth smoking
- Consultation closes on 6 December 2023
Source: taxscape.deloitte.com
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