E-cigarettes

A charity criticises the government for failing to close a loophole allowing companies to hand out free e-cigarettes to under-18s. 

New draft guideline is out for consultation until 6 August and consolidates eight previous guidelines on smoking cessation.

Misperceptions around the risks of vaping could be causing people to turn their backs on electronic cigarettes, says PHE.

Tobacco smokers "generally have an increased risk of contracting respiratory infections such as COVID-19" says the Government.

E-cigarettes and varenicline are associated with higher abstinence rates than other smoking cessation aids.