Smoking gun: Rishi Sunak to raise cigarette buying age in UK
Smoking gun: Rishi Sunak to raise cigarette buying age in UK
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak plans to gradually increase the legal age for consuming cigarettes, with the aim of introducing a ban for the next generation. The age would rise by one year annually, meaning that a 14-year-old today would never be legally sold a cigarette. The government also intends to limit the availability of disposable vapes and review the packaging and flavors of such products.
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak plans to gradually increase the legal age for consuming cigarettes, with the aim of introducing a ban for the next generation. The age would rise by one year annually, meaning that a 14-year-old today would never be legally sold a cigarette. The government also intends to limit the availability of disposable vapes and review the packaging and flavors of such products.