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May 28, 2026
🇬🇧 There are 79 vape shops on the Home Office’s public register of licensed visa sponsors. ‘Guardian Vapes Ltd’ in South Shields is licensed to sponsor overseas workers via the ‘Skilled Worker Visa’...
SummaryAn investigation found 79 vape shops registered as licensed visa sponsors on the UK Home Office's public register, allowing them to hire overseas workers through the Skilled Worker Visa route. The thread highlights examples including Guardian Vapes Ltd, Gorilla Vapes Ltd, and Gadget and Vape Ltd, raising questions about whether vape retail qualifies as skilled work.3 tweets1 min read