UK lawmakers approve lifetime smoking ban for today's under-18s - Reuters
UK lawmakers approve lifetime smoking ban for today's under-18s Reuters
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"Children in the UK will be part of the first smoke-free generation, protected from a lifetime of addiction and harm."
— Wes Streeting , Politician
"This is a historic moment for the nation’s health as the Tobacco and Vapes Bill ends its journey through Parliament."
— Wes Streeting , Politician
"This landmark piece of legislation will transform the nation’s health."
— Sarah Sleet , Executive
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Parliamentary undersecretary of state at the Department of Health and Social Care.
Nigel Farage is a British politician known for his role in the UK Independence Party and his stance on Brexit.
Rishi Sunak is a former Prime Minister of the UK and an adviser to technology companies.
Chief executive of Asthma and Lung UK who commented on the bill.
Wes Streeting is the UK Health Secretary known for his focus on improving safety for cosmetic procedures.
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UK Parliament passes the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, which will ban cigarette purchases for those born after December 31, 2008, aiming to create a smoke-free generation. The legislation also grants the government authority to regulate tobacco, vaping, and nicotine products, including flavors and packaging.
UK Parliament approves the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, which prohibits individuals born on or after January 1, 2009, from purchasing tobacco products, aiming to create a smoke-free generation. The law also imposes stricter regulations on vaping and nicotine products.
UK Parliament approves the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, which prohibits the sale of tobacco products to individuals born after January 1, 2009, aiming to create a smoke-free generation. The bill also grants ministers new powers to regulate tobacco, vaping, and nicotine products, including their flavors and packaging.
UK Parliament passes the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, raising the legal age for purchasing tobacco annually, starting with those born on or after January 1, 2009, effectively banning cigarette sales to future generations. The law also tightens controls on vaping, including banning sales to under-18s and restricting advertising and promotions.
UK Parliament passes the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, raising the legal age for purchasing tobacco annually, starting with those born on or after January 1, 2009, effectively banning cigarette sales to future generations. The law also tightens controls on vaping, including banning sales to under-18s and restricting advertising and promotions.
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