Kiosk owners have sent a letter to the finance ministry asking it to seek an exemption from the EU in relation to an imminent hike in tobacco taxes that would effectively almost double the price of cigarettes and roll-ups.
The proposal also includes for the first time, e-cigs, heated tobacco and nicotine pouches.
The issue was raised by the association of kiosk owners (Sykade) at the House commerce committee.
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