Government urges retailers to run down stock of disposable vapes

James Murray
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Government urges retailers to run down stock of disposable vapes

Defra warns High Street shops and convenience stores that 'ban comes into force in just a few weeks'

Retailers are today being urged to start the process of depleting their stocks of single use vapes ahead of the government's ban on their sale, which comes into force from June 1st. Defra said there...

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