UK Parliament Approves Bill to Create Smoke-Free Generation

Published: 2026-04-22
Category: health
Source: The BMJ
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The UK Parliament has passed the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, which will prevent individuals born in 2009 or later from legally purchasing tobacco products. This legislation aims to establish a "smoke-free generation" as a major public health initiative. Additionally, the bill grants new authority to ministers for regulating the design and advertising of nicotine products.

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