The Government is also considering banning flavoured e-cigarettes as part of the shake-up with the number of smokers increasing over lockdown
Under 21s could be banned from buying cigarettes as part of a crackdown on younger people smoking, according to reports.
Around six million people still smoke in the UK with the biggest increases coming among 18 to 21-year-olds. Vaping flavours such as mint and strawberry are also thought to particularly appeal to young people and may help get them hooked on nicotine, although other studies show their use is confined to those who already smoke.
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