00:00More than 1 million people in the UK who say they have never smoked are now vaping.
00:04The Office for National Statistics reports this number rose from around 940,000 in 2024.
00:11People aged 25 to 34 are vaping more than any other group, with 16.4% using e-cigarettes daily
00:18or occasionally.
00:19For the second year running, more over 16s in Great Britain vape than smoke cigarettes.
00:24Meanwhile, the number of smokers has fallen to nearly 1 in 10 adults, or 4.9 million people, down from
00:315.3 million in 2024.
00:33Experts say smoking's decline reflects growing awareness of its harms.
00:38The NHS notes vaping is less harmful, but warns long-term effects remain unclear.
00:43New UK laws will ban tobacco sales to anyone born after January 1, 2009.
00:48This shift marks a major step toward a smoke-free generation.
00:52Disclosure. This video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using AI-assisted tools.
