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ON AVERAGE VAPERS SPEND £60 PER MONTH ON THE SINGLE-USE DEVICES 10:56, 30 May 2025Updated 10:56, 30 May 2025 The disposable vape ban is coming into force on 1st June, meaning the products

will no longer be sold or bought in the UK. The estimated cost of smoking vapes varies from person to person, but ditching the throwaway devices could save you over £700 per year. According

to Vape Club, the annual cost of disposable vapes averages at £730, with a weekly and monthly spend of £14 and £60, respectively. READ MORE: FULL LIST OF NATWEST BANK BRANCH CLOSURES IN JUNE

AS 53 SHUTTING DOWN IN 2025 Single-use vapes cost on average between £5 and £10, meaning just using a couple a week can set you back nearly £20. While it will not be illegal to own a

disposable vape after this weekend, it will be illegal to sell them. Article continues below In England and Wales, civil sanctions can be applied in the first instance if you're found

selling or supplying vapes. These can include a stop notice, a compliance notice or a fine of £200. If you continue to violate the rules, you can be charged with an unlimited fine, a prison

sentence of up to two years, or both. Circular Economy Minister Mary Creagh said: "Single-use vapes are extremely wasteful and blight our towns and cities. That is why we are banning

single use vapes as we end this nation’s throwaway culture. "This is the first step on the road to a circular economy, where we use resources for longer, reduce waste, accelerate the

path to net-zero and create thousands of jobs across the country." Minister for Public Health and Prevention, Andrew Gwynne, also commented on the ban. Article continues below He added:

"It’s deeply worrying that a quarter of 11-15-year-olds used a vape last year and we know disposables are the product of choice for the majority of kids vaping today. "Banning

disposable vapes will not only protect the environment, but importantly reduce the appeal of vapes to children and keep them out of the hands of vulnerable young people. "The government

will also introduce the Tobacco and Vapes Bill – the biggest public health intervention in a generation – which will protect young people from becoming hooked on nicotine and pave the way

for a smoke-free UK."