Under the same crackdown, shops will only be able to sell vapes in a limited number of flavours and in plain, tobacco-style packaging. E-cigarettes will also be required to be displayed out of sight.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said the ban on disposable vapes, expected to come into force by the end of the year or in early 2025, was balanced and the right action.
The plans, confirmed by the Prime Minister today, are also expected to see vapes restricted to four flavours, sold in plain packaging and displayed out of kid s sight.
Alex Gittins, from Bishop Auckland in County Durham, was hospitalised last spring after struggling to breathe after vaping. He was forced have part of his lung removed and stapled back together.
Experts have praised the crackdown saying the needs of children come first over those of adults wanting to use the devices to quit smoking as critics slam the illiberal pro-smoking policy.