Bill banning people born after 2008 from buying tobacco clears UK parliament
Summary
The UK parliament approved a new law that bans anyone born on or after January 1, 2009, from ever buying tobacco. The law aims to create a smoke-free generation and reduce health problems caused by smoking.Key Facts
- The tobacco and vapes bill bans tobacco sales for anyone born after 2008 in the UK.
- The bill was introduced in November 2024 and will become law after royal assent next week.
- Smoking causes 64,000 deaths and 400,000 hospital admissions yearly in England.
- Smoking-related illnesses cost the NHS about £3 billion each year.
- The law also extends smoking bans to children’s playgrounds and areas outside schools and hospitals.
- Advertising and branding of vapes and nicotine products to children will be banned.
- Some vaping industry representatives warn restrictive rules may cause former smokers to return to tobacco.
- Health officials say the legislation will help protect future generations from tobacco addiction and harm.
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