Health · 4 May 2026
Generational tobacco ban becomes law in UK
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Britain has taken its biggest anti-smoking step since the 2007 indoor ban, with the Tobacco and Vapes Act receiving Royal Assent on Wednesday. The law makes it illegal to ever sell cigarettes to anyone born on or after 1 January 2009, with the rules taking effect from January 2027. Vape advertising is also banned and smoke-free zones can now be extended to playgrounds, schools and hospitals to protect children.
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