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UK parliament approves 'smoke-free generation' law

Britain's parliament approved a bill banning anyone aged 17 and under from ever legally buying tobacco products.

Published Apr 25, 2026, 10:53 PM EDT | WFMZZ

Britain's parliament this week approved a bill that will ban those aged 17 and under from ever legally purchasing tobacco products. The measure is described as creating a 'smoke-free generation' by prohibiting legal tobacco sales to that age group.