Born after 2008? UK brings in tough new rule you may never be allowed to buy cigarettes
The UK is implementing a groundbreaking law to effectively ban smoking for future generations by progressively raising the legal age to buy tobacco.
This phased approach aims to significantly reduce smoking-related deaths and healthcare costs without impacting current smokers.
New vaping regulations are also introduced to protect young people, marking a historic step in public health.
UK generational smoking ban approved
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