Disposable vapes will be banned in England and Wales from next summer as part of a drive to protect children’s health and curb a “throwaway culture”, ministers have said.

Health authorities have raised concerns about the use of vapes among young adults, with their colourful designs and fruity flavours making them stand out on grocery store shelves.

The sale of disposable vapes will be banned in England and Wales from June next year, the government has confirmed. Ministers in England said the move, first announced in January by the previous government but not enacted before the general election,

The sale of single-use vapes will be banned in England from June next year, the British government said on Thursday, seeking to crack down on the environmental harm and rising usage levels among children.

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Selling disposable vapes will be banned in Wales from June 2025, it has been announced. The Welsh government has confirmed it will be in line with England after the UK government announced the same date for a ban.

The sale and supply of single-use vapes will be banned by next summer, the government has announced. Ministers say the move is designed to protect children’s health and prevent environmental damage,with devolved governments in Scotland and Northern Ireland expected to announce similar bans in the coming weeks.