A ban on selling single-use vapes in Scotland has been postponed by two months to fall in line with the rest of the UK. New legislation at Westminster will ban the devices from 1 June next year. The Scottish Parliament had already passed regulations bringing the ban into force on 1 April.

The sale of single-use vapes will be banned in England from June next year, the British government said on Thursday, seeking to crack down on the environmental harm and rising usage levels among children.

Health authorities have raised concerns about the use of vapes among young adults, with their colourful designs and fruity flavours making them stand out on grocery store shelves.

Deputy First Minister Huw Irranca Davies gave confirmation of the ban in a statement on Tuesday, saying the environmental and social impacts of single-use vapes were a "key priority". The Welsh government previously called for a ban on disposable vapes,

Disposable vapes will be banned in the UK next year to protect children's health and tackle "throwaway" culture, ministers said on Thursday.

Disposable vapes are set to be banned across Britain next year amid fears children are illegally buying the devices. New laws will reportedly give suppliers a deadline of 1 June 2025 to get rid of all stock across England,

The sale and supply of single-use vapes will be banned by next summer, the government has announced. Ministers say the move is designed to protect children’s health and prevent environmental damage,with devolved governments in Scotland and Northern Ireland expected to announce similar bans in the coming weeks.