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UK lawmakers approve lifetime smoking ban for today's under-18s - Reuters

UK lawmakers approve lifetime smoking ban for today's under-18s - Reuters

UK lawmakers approve lifetime smoking ban for today's under-18s Reuters

April 22, 2026 at 02:31 PM Original source
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UK lawmakers approve lifetime smoking ban for today's under-18s - Reuters
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UK lawmakers approve lifetime smoking ban for today's under-18s
Reutersvia ai

UK Parliament passes the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, raising the legal age for purchasing tobacco annually, starting with those born on or after January 1, 2009, effectively banning cigarette sales to future generations. The law also tightens controls on vaping, including banning sales to under-18s and restricting advertising and promotions.

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The Washington Postvia ai

UK Parliament passes the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, which will ban cigarette purchases for those born after December 31, 2008, aiming to create a smoke-free generation. The legislation also grants the government authority to regulate tobacco, vaping, and nicotine products, including flavors and packaging.

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UK bill bans anyone born after 2008 from ever buying tobacco
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UK Parliament approves the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, which prohibits individuals born on or after January 1, 2009, from purchasing tobacco products, aiming to create a smoke-free generation. The law also imposes stricter regulations on vaping and nicotine products.

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UK lawmakers approve lifetime smoking ban for today's under-18s
The Economic Timesvia ai

UK Parliament passes the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, raising the legal age for purchasing tobacco annually, starting with those born on or after January 1, 2009, effectively banning cigarette sales to future generations. The law also tightens controls on vaping, including banning sales to under-18s and restricting advertising and promotions.

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ITV Newsvia ai

UK Parliament approves the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, which prohibits the sale of tobacco products to individuals born after January 1, 2009, aiming to create a smoke-free generation. The bill also grants ministers new powers to regulate tobacco, vaping, and nicotine products, including their flavors and packaging.

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