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One million UK people who have never smoked are now vaping

1.1 million of those who have never smoked, or ever smoked regularly, say they vape daily or occasionally

More than a million people who say they have never smoked are now vapers, latest data for 2025 reveals , external - up from around 940,000 in 2024.

People aged 25-34 are vaping more than any others, overtaking 16 to 24-year-olds, with 16.4% using e-cigarettes daily or occasionally.

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Ten NHS trusts referred over monitoring consent

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