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Rishi Sunak considers banning cigarettes for next generation

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is considering implementing measures to prevent the younger generation from purchasing cigarettes, similar to what New Zealand has done. This is part of a consumer-focused drive, which Sunak's team is pushing before the upcoming election.
There is a possibility that Sunak might adopt a stricter approach towards smoking, according to Downing Street. This follows the recommendation to gradually raise the smoking age, preventing tobacco sales to individuals born on or after January 1, 2009. If implemented, it would mean that anyone 15 years old and younger will never be able to buy cigarettes by 2026.
Health Minister Neil O'Brien, however, suggests that the government's focus should be on helping people quit smoking rather than implementing bans. The government has already initiated several initiatives, such as providing free vape kits and consulting on mandatory cigarette pack inserts, to encourage smoking cessation.

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Rishi Sunak considering anti-smoking plan that would ban cigarettes for anyone born after specific date

If it went ahead, the ban would prevent the next generation from being able to legally buy cigarettes

2 years ago·Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

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UK Looks to Impose Effective Ban on Cigarettes for Next Generation: Report

The allegedly "Conservative" government of Rishi Sunak is reportedly looking to impose an effective ban on cigarettes for the next generations of Britons.

2 years ago·United States

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Cigarettes may be banned for anyone born after specific date under new plans

Smoking cigarettes is one of the biggest causes of death in the UK, and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is reportedly plotting a controversial ban on buying cigarettes for the next generation

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Rishi Sunak considering banning cigarettes for next generation

Last year a major review led by Dr Javed Khan backed England following New Zealand's plan to impose a gradually rising smoking age to prevent tobacco being sold to anyone born on or after 1 January 2009.

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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Cigarette ban in UK; Rishi Sunak eyes anti-smoking measures inspired by New Zealand: Report

UK PM Rishi Sunak is considering anti-smoking measures to prevent next generation from buying cigarettes, similar to New Zealand's policies.

2 years ago·New Delhi, India

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Rishi Sunak May Ban Cigarettes In UK: Report

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is considering introducing measures that would ban the next generation from ever being able to buy cigarettes, The Guardian reported on Friday, citing government sources. Sunak is looking at anti-smoking measures similar to laws New Zealand announced last year, which include a ban on selling tobacco to anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 2009, the report said. "We want to encourage more people to quit and meet our …

2 years ago·New Delhi, India

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