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Vaping in cars with children could be banned under new plans
Proposals aim to protect children from secondhand smoke and vaping harms, with a 12-week consultation ending May 8, 2026, advancing the Tobacco and Vapes Bill in England.
- On Friday, the UK government proposed banning vaping and heated tobacco in cars carrying children, with a 12-week consultation ending on 8 May 2026, to inform the Tobacco and Vapes Bill.
- Health Secretary Wes Streeting argued the measures protect vulnerable groups, saying children and patients should not suffer due to others' smoking, while the proposals support the government's 10-year health plan to reduce NHS pressures.
- Indoor public spaces and areas outside hospitals would be covered by the proposals, while outdoor hospitality venues and beaches would be excluded and private homes remain unaffected.
- If adopted, enforcement would mirror existing smoke-free laws with a six-month lead-in, and the government says consultation feedback will shape regulations under the Tobacco and Vapes Bill.
- Health bodies point to medical evidence and call for swift action to protect vulnerable people, with Prof Sir Chris Whitty listing severe harms of second-hand smoke and the British Heart Foundation urging urgent implementation.
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