It also emerged that around 5.1 million people aged 16 or over are likely to have vaped every day or occasionally in 2023.
The plan, which will need approval by creditors, will see the firm shut 11 larger Dobbies sites and six Little Dobbies by the end of the year.
The Conservative Councillors’ Association chairman described Reform as a potential threat in May 2025, but said he is ‘more worried about ...