Research also shows deprived areas have up to 25 times as many bookmakers and pawnbrokers as affluent high streets
The number of vape shops on high streets across England has increased by almost 1,200% over the past decade, while deprived areas have up to 25 times as many bookmakers and pawnbrokers as affluent ones, according to research.
In 2014, only 33.8% of 317 local authorities in England had a vape shop, rising to 97.2% in 2024. Similarly, in 2014 less than 1% of local authorities in England had 10 or more vape shops, rising to 28% in 2024.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/may/23/number-vape-shops-england-rises-decade
Author : Tobi Thomas Health and inequalities correspondent
Publish date : 2025-05-22 23:01:00
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