UK passes historic law banning tobacco sales for anyone born in 2009 or later
The UK has approved landmark legislation aimed at creating a “smoke‑free generation” by permanently banning the sale of tobacco products to anyone born in 2009 or later. That means today’s 17‑year‑olds and younger will never legally be able to buy cigarettes in their lifetime. Public polling shows broad support for the measure, though some residents question how effective enforcement will be.