Protecting communities from illicit tobacco and vapes

Tighter and tougher protections to protect children and communities from illicit tobacco and vapes have been unveiled as the Tobacco and Vapes Bill moves closer to creating a smokefree UK. A £10 million boost for Trading Standards will bolster operations in local communities for the next year, to fund an expected 80 more apprentice enforcement officers to stop harmful tobacco and vape products finding their way into neighbourhood shops and stopping underage sales.