Article #7734
South China Morning Post - World News
| Title | UK agrees ban on cigarette sales for people born after 2008 | Source | South China Morning Post - World News |
| Description | 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. Health minister Wes Streeting called this a “historic moment for the nation’s health” that will lead to the “first smoke-free generation, protected from a lifetime of addiction and harm”. When it gets royal assent and becomes law, it would... | ||
| Link | https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3350946/uk-agrees-ban-cigarette-sales-people-born-after-2008?utm_source=rss_feed | Published At | 2026-04-21 23:18:35 (3 days ago) |
| Created At | 2026-04-21 23:20:21 | Updated At | 2026-04-21 23:20:21 |