US EditionUK introduces a bill that would eventually make the purchase of cigarettes illegal
- A new bill in the UK aims to ban cigarette purchases for future generations starting with those born after January 1, 2009.
- The Tobacco and Vapes Bill will also restrict smoking in outdoor areas like playgrounds and hospital entrances.
- Authorities report that smoking is the number one preventable cause of death, with around 80,000 deaths attributed to it annually in the UK.
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UK introduces bill that would eventually make purchase of cigarettes illegal
Legislation intended to ban today’s British children from ever legally being able to smoke began its journey through Parliament on Tuesday. The Tobacco and Vapes Bill would also bar smoking and vaping in some outdoor spaces such as playgrounds and the entrances to schools and hospitals. But a proposed ban…
The British government has introduced a bill into Parliament for a far-reaching smoking ban. Today's 15-year-olds will therefore never be able to legally buy cigarettes.
New tobacco bill proposes lifetime smoking ban for British children
The Tobacco and Vapes Bill will also bar smoking and vaping in some outdoor spaces such as playgrounds and the entrances to schools and hospitals. But a proposed ban on smoking in pub beer gardens has been dropped after opposition from bar owners.
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UK introduces a tough anti-tobacco bill but smokers can puff away in pub gardens for now
LONDON (AP) — Legislation intended to ban today’s British children from ever legally being able to smoke began its journey through Parliament on Tuesday. The Tobacco and Vapes Bill will also bar smoking and vaping in some outdoor spaces such as playgrounds and the entrances to schools and hospitals. But a proposed ban on smoking […]
Labour Retreats on Pub Garden Smoking Ban Amid Hospitality Concerns
Labour has reversed its decision on the proposed prohibition of smoking and vaping in pub gardens. Health Secretary Wes Streeting stated that the plan has been scrapped as the hospitality sector has already suffered significantly. Political correspondent @Journoamrogers Tuesday, November 5, 2024, 9: Plans to prohibit vaping and smoking in the outdoor areas of pubs have been scrapped, the health secretary announced. Wes Streeting stated that the …
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