UK Bans Tobacco for Under-20s

0:00On April 21st, the UK's tobacco and babe's bill just cleared both the House of Commons and the House of Lords, banning anyone born after December 31st, 2008, from ever buying tobacco legally. It's all about creating the first smoke-free generation, cutting addiction and health risks for good. Health Secretary Westreeding called it a historic win, saying it'll protect kids from a lifetime of harm and ease the load on the national health, service, prevention over cure. Right? He first pushed the bill back in 2024. Public reaction split down the middle online. Some folks argue bans just spark rebellion and curiosity and teens, pointing out past rules on under-18s didn't stop much. Others cheered hard, questioning how anyone could back cancer risks. Action on smoking and health's boss sees it as a turning point, making the end of smoking's damage inevitable. Now it's just about speeding it up. With Whirless and expected soon, the law hits in 2026 and kicks in January 1st, 2027,

1:01setting the stage for cleaner air. And healthier futures across the board. I'm Corey with the story. That's your entertainment and celebrity news today update, AI-powered and always trending.