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The UK is moving towards a “smoke-free generation” with a landmark cigarette ban.

Video. Here’s what the UK public has to say about the proposed cigarette ban

Updated: 26/04/2026 - 7:02 GMT+2

The UK is moving ahead with a landmark plan to ban cigarette sales for anyone born after 2008, aiming to create a 'smoke-free generation'. Public reaction is mixed: some welcome it as a good step for public health, while others raise concerns about personal freedom.

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