Vaping to be banned in cars carrying children in new government crackdown

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"Vaping is set to be banned in cars transporting children under new government proposals. The plan, currently subject to consultation, would also ban smoking, vaping and heated tobacco devices in children's playgrounds and outside schools. The Department of Health said the move aims to expand smoke-free environments, protecting children and vulnerable individuals from secondhand smoke. While smoking will be forbidden outside hospitals and other health facilities, vaping will remain permissible there to support those attempting to quit."

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