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UK Targets Smoke-Free Future for Generation Z

2/11/2026

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  • The UK government plans a law banning tobacco sales to anyone born after 2009, aiming to reduce youth smoking below 5% by 2075.
  • Research from the University of Nottingham suggests the smoke-free generation could improve public health, especially in disadvantaged communities.
  • The Department of Health supports the initiative and estimates 130,000 health cases could be prevented over 50 years, though quitting support must reach all smokers.