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Changes to age of sale rules and related regulations for vaping and nicotine products from 29 October 2026.
Changes to age of sale rules and related regulations for tobacco and herbal smoking products and cigarette papers from 29 October 2026 and 1 January 2027.
Information about changes to fixed penalty notices for offences related to tobacco, vaping and nicotine products from 29 October 2026 and 1 January 2027.
New restrictions on vending machines selling tobacco, herbal smoking products and cigarette papers, and vaping and nicotine products from 29 October 2026.
Information about the additional funding of £70 million to local authorities in England for stop smoking services and support in 2025 to 2026.
Guidance for businesses on notifying the government that they are placing a tobacco or herbal smoking product on the market.
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