Ministers consider new vaping tax at Budget

Government ministers are reportedly considering introducing a new tax on vaping products in the upcoming Budget. This move comes amidst growing concerns about the health implications of vaping and the increasing popularity of e-cigarettes among young people.

The proposed tax would aim to deter people from taking up vaping by making the products more expensive. It is hoped that this will reduce the number of young people who start vaping and prevent them from developing a nicotine addiction.

However, opponents of the tax argue that it could have unintended consequences, such as pushing vapers back towards smoking traditional cigarettes, which are known to be more harmful to health. They also claim that it could harm small businesses that rely on selling vaping products.

The decision on whether to introduce the vaping tax is expected to be made in the coming weeks, as the government finalizes its Budget plans.