Straight answers on UK vaping, without the sales pitch.
VapeTalk tracks what's actually changing in UK vape law, tests products against real running costs, and points adult vapers toward retailers worth trusting — nothing glamorised, nothing aimed at under-18s.
Right now
Vaping Products Duty adds £2.20 per 10ml of e-liquid from 1 October 2026. Age-verification rules tighten further from 29 October. A UK-wide ban on vape advertising and sponsorship is due 1 June 2027.
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What the 2026 Vaping Products Duty actually costs you
We break down the new £2.20-per-10ml duty, which products it hits, and what it means for your monthly spend.
Read the guide →Buying your first device: a no-nonsense guide
Pod system or refillable tank? Nicotine strength, running costs, and the questions worth asking before you buy.
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Our criteria for the shop directory, and how affiliate commission does (and doesn't) influence what you see.
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