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=== UK Vaping Products Levy (vape tax) announced ===
=== UK Vaping Products Levy (vape tax) announced ===
[[File:Nic-tax.jpg|alt=Proposed nicotine tax on e-liquid rates|thumb|Proposed nicotine tax on e-liquid rates|left|325x325px]]
Unfortunately today in his Spring Budget announcement, the Chancellor has stated that vaping products will be subject to tax.
Unfortunately today in his Spring Budget announcement, the Chancellor has stated that vaping products will be subject to tax.


This will apply to e-liquids and the rate will depend on the nicotine strength.
This will apply to e-liquids and the rate will depend on the nicotine strength.
[[File:Nic-tax.jpg|alt=Proposed nicotine tax on e-liquid rates|thumb|Proposed nicotine tax on e-liquid rates|left|325x325px]]
 
We have covered this, with an explanation of how and when this tax will take place, plus various reactions from the vaping industry and advocates.  
We have covered this, with an explanation of how and when this tax will take place, plus various reactions from the vaping industry and advocates.  


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https://www.ecigclick.co.uk/uk-to-tax-vaping-products-industry-reactions/
https://www.ecigclick.co.uk/uk-to-tax-vaping-products-industry-reactions/


=5th March 2024=
=5th March 2024=