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Politics21 April 2026Archive brief

British parliament passes the Tobacco and Vapes Bill formally banning anyone in England born after December 31, 2008

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.

By Belfast Herald Newsdesk2 min read

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The development was among the significant politics stories being followed from United Kingdom. Contemporary coverage attributed the principal details to AP on 21 April 2026.

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