The UK Parliament has approved a landmark Tobacco and Vapes Bill that will permanently ban the sale of cigarettes and tobacco products to anyone born on or after January 1, 2009. This means that current children and teenagers aged 17 or younger will never be able to legally purchase tobacco in their lifetime.
The legislation aims to create a 'smoke-free generation' and is considered one of the most significant public health interventions in decades. The bill also includes new restrictions on vaping and smoking near schools.
The law now awaits royal assent before coming into effect.
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