Britain | Going up in smoke?
Vaping is big business in Britain
But a government consultation may signal a crackdown
Even after Britain’s ban on indoor smoking came into force in 2007, the smell of cigarette smoke was never far away. It wafted across pub gardens and lingered outside workplaces. Today you are almost as likely to inhale the scent of blue razz lemonade or the “refreshing, mellow tones” of watermelon.
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This article appeared in the Britain section of the print edition under the headline “Up in smoke?”
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