Sam Bignell, who has run Vapour Central for nearly nine years, said the Government’s planned October tax on vaping products could threaten jobs, harm businesses, and encourage growth of the black market. “This kind of blunt tax hits us hardest.”Vapour Central - Owner, Sam Bignell, fears new tax could harm his brand (Image: Sam Bignell)Sam believes higher prices in regulated shops will push users towards unregulated sources. “All of them at once are becoming unsustainable.”The new tax comes on top of other financial pressures facing small businesses. He wants a system that recognises nicotine strength, protects local jobs, and avoids strengthening the illicit market. “It is about protecting local jobs, consumer safety, and a regulated industry that is already under intense pressure.”