Smoking ban for people born after 2008 in the UK agreed
5 hours ago
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- The UK Parliament has passed the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, which will permanently ban cigarette purchases for individuals born after January 1, 2009.
- The bill grants ministers expanded powers to regulate tobacco, vaping, and nicotine products, including flavors and packaging.
- New restrictions will ban vaping in cars with children, playgrounds, outside schools, and hospitals, while allowing it outside hospitals to aid quitting.
- Smoking and vaping are still permitted in private homes and outdoor hospitality areas like pub gardens.
- Health leaders praised the legislation as a landmark public health measure but called for better cessation support and a tobacco industry levy.