UK passes bill that will eventually ban cigarette purchases
abcnews - Parliament has passed a bill to make cigarettes inaccessible to future generations in the U.K. Children born after December 31, 2008, will never be able to buy cigarettes under the new Tobacco and Vapes Bill
AI Summary: The UK has passed legislation phasing out tobacco sales for younger generations, effectively banning cigarette purchases for people born after 2008. The law creates a rolling age‑based prohibition aimed at cutting smoking initiation and long‑term health harms, while stirring debate over enforcement, retail impact and the practicalities of turning childhood prevention into adult policy.
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