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UK Government Bans Disposable Vapes to Protect Youth

The UK government plans to ban the sale of disposable vapes and restrict flavored e-cigarettes to combat rising youth vaping rates, with a focus on preventing nicotine addiction in children. The ban aims to address concerns about the long-term health impacts of vaping and the addictive nature of nicotine. While some experts support the move, others caution that it could inadvertently lead people back to smoking. Additionally, the government intends to gradually raise the minimum age to buy cigarettes, with the goal of reducing smoking rates in the UK.