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UK bans cigarettes to under-15s, expands vape controls

4/27/2026

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Britain’s Parliament approved the Tobacco and Vapes Bill banning cigarette sales to those born after Jan 1 2009.
The bill grants ministers authority over vape flavours, packaging and point-of-sale displays.
Action on Smoking and Health chief executive Hazel Cheeseman said the policy starts small, gains impact and could prevent deaths.
Government modelling predicts smoking rates for the cohort will near zero, while 23-year-old Cosi Wider says the age divide limits choice.

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Britain’s Parliament approved the Tobacco and Vapes Bill banning cigarette sales to those born after Jan 1 2009.
The bill grants ministers authority over vape flavours, packaging and point-of-sale displays.
Action on Smoking and Health chief executive Hazel Cheeseman said the policy starts small, gains impact and could prevent deaths.
Government modelling predicts smoking rates for the cohort will near zero, while 23-year-old Cosi Wider says the age divide limits choice.