UK Parliament passes historic bill to create first smoke-free generation
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UK Parliament passes historic bill to create first smoke-free generation

21 Apr 2026 9/10 Original headline: Bill banning people born after 2008 from buying tobacco clears UK parliament
A landmark bill has cleared parliament, meaning anyone born after 2008 will never legally be sold tobacco in the UK. This historic move aims to protect future generations from the harms of smoking and significantly reduce the burden on our NHS.
Source: The Guardian UK
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