A new UK vaping law starts on 29 October 2026, bringing restrictions on who can buy nicotine products and setting penalties for certain purchases made on behalf of under-18s.
All outlets provided focus on a key enforcement change: “proxy purchasing” rules, which cover buying vapes or nicotine products for someone under 18. The Daily Mail and Mail Online both emphasise that individuals could face fines of up to £200 for buying an e-cig, nicotine pouch, or similar product for a minor, framing the story as a practical “everything you need to know” guide. The Mirror also highlights the start date and the existence of major changes, including the £200 fine figure and who is affected by the new purchase restrictions, but offers less emphasis on the mechanics of proxy purchasing in its summary.
While the reports are largely aligned on the start of the law and the potential £200 fine, they differ in framing: some lead with the legality and consequences for buying for others under 18, while others present the broader package of new restrictions.
