Vaping in cars carrying children to be banned in England

There is growing evidence about the dangers of heated tobacco and vaping. Photograph: Nicholas.T Ansell/PA

Vaping in cars carrying anyone under 18 will be banned in England under government plans to reduce the harm caused by smoking and e-cigarettes.

The move is included in the tobacco and vapes bill, which will also outlaw smoking, vaping and using heated tobacco in playgrounds and outside schools and hospitals.