Ministers reportedly planning to ban vaping in playgrounds, hospital grounds and near schools, in attempt to prevent children from taking up the habit. Wes Streeting is considering restricting use of e-cigarettes outdoors, with Chris Whitty said to favour it too. www.theguardian.com/society/2024...

Vaping ‘to be banned outside schools and hospitals’ in England

Measures to stop children from vaping could be included in forthcoming tobacco and vapes bill