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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Athena Stavrou

UK smoking ban: How will it work and who will be affected?

PA Wire

King Charles has reiterated Rishi Sunak’s plan for a UK smoking ban by raising the legal smoking age by one year, every year meaning a 14-year-old today will never legally be able to buy a cigarette.

In his first State Opening of Parliament as monarch, King Charles said the legislation will create a “smoke-free generation”.

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