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The British parliament passes the Tobacco and Vapes Bill formally banning anyone in England born after

Smoking in the United Kingdom — The British parliament passes the Tobacco and Vapes Bill formally banning anyone in England born after December 31, 2008, from buying cigarettes and other tobacco products in an ef

Published April 21, 2026· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

Context: Smoking in the United Kingdom.

The British parliament passes the Tobacco and Vapes Bill formally banning anyone in England born after December 31, 2008, from buying cigarettes and other tobacco products in an effort to create a "smoke-free generation". The age controls will enter force on January 1, 2027. [https://apnews.com/article/uk-smoking-ban-vape-vaping-cigarettes-ade338fc91f6a7dc73d4996acb64ca5d (AP)]

Event summary via Wikipedia Current Events (2026-04-21).