Ministers to Close Loophole That Allows Free Vape Samples for Children

Ministers to Close Loophole That Allows Free Vape Samples for Children
A festival-goer is seen vaping at Reading Festival in Reading, west of London, on Aug. 27, 2021. Daniel Leal/AFP via Getty Images
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Ministers want to close a loophole that allows retailers to give free samples of vapes to children in England, amid concerns an increasing number are being tempted to smoke e-cigarettes.

On Tuesday, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said the government will clamp down on vape marketing to prevent the “unacceptable” targeting of children and young people.

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