Will smoking rates rise after disposable vape ban?

The disposable vape ban is now in place, which could see more people turn to smoking as a result - (Jonathan Brady/PA)

New research suggests that the recent disposable vape ban could result in a huge rise in smoking rates in the UK.

According to data collected by online nicotine retailer Haypp, 20 per cent of vape users will be returning to cigarettes, and 48 per cent plan to continue to buy disposable vapes after the ban.