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UK Parliament approves Tobacco and Vapes Bill to ban cigarette sales for those born after 2008
Both chambers of Britain's Parliament have approved a Bill that would ban children aged 17 and under from buying cigarettes during their lifetime. The Tobacco and Vapes Bill aims to stop anyone born after January 1, 2009 (now aged 17) from taking up smoking.
Why It Matters
If enacted, the measure would create a lifelong prohibition on cigarette sales for a generation born after 2008, representing a significant shift in UK tobacco policy.
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Parliament approves Tobacco and Vapes Bill banning cigarette sales for those born after 2008
April 22, 2026
Both chambers of Britain's Parliament have approved a Bill that would ban children aged 17 and under from buying cigarettes during their lifetime. The Tobacco and Vapes Bill aims to stop anyone born after January 1, 2009 (now aged 17) from taking up smoking.