General Article UK mulls new tax on vaping

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Move comes amid surging use by children – but could prompt a clash with Scotland.

By Emilio Casalicchio

LONDON – U.K. ministers are considering slapping a new tax on vaping products to discourage their use as part of a wider crackdown on the addictive smoking alternative.

Proposals being considered by the government also include regulations on packaging, marketing and flavourings in a bid to stem the increased use of vapes among children, two people with knowledge of the plans told POLITICO’s...

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