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Northerner FOI vaping data release

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Monday 20th July, 2026

Northerner obtained seizure figures from UK councils via Freedom of Information requests and publicised findings that over 1.3 million illegal vaping products were seized since the disposable vape ban, using the data to argue for stronger licensing and enforcement.

Why it worked: It paired fresh, FOI-sourced enforcement totals post-ban with a counter-narrative—prohibition fueling black markets—offering council-by-council rankings and quotable policy fixes.

The lesson: Consider filing FOIs that create league tables right after a new law starts, then pitch with a clear, quotable remedy.

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talkingretail.com More than 1.3 million banned vapes seized since disposable ban | Talking Retail Monday 20th July, 2026
ground.news More than 1.3 million banned vapes seized since disposable ban Monday 20th July, 2026
thegrocer.co.uk Bolton tops list for illegal vape seizures as UK councils confiscate 1.3 million Tuesday 21st July, 2026
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