Tax on vapes could be part of plans to create a smokefree generation in UK

Documents published alongside Rishi Sunak's first king's speech show that a new duty is being considered by ministers

Ministers are considering a new tax on vapes in a significant expansion of moves to create a smokefree generation" that also includes the gradual introduction of a total ban on smoking for children.

Documents published alongside Rishi Sunak's first king's speech revealed that an eight-week consultation on smoking and vaping would explore a new duty" on vapes as about 40 other countries have already introduced.