Opinions divided across UK on historic anti-smoking law

PoliticsOpinion
26 Apr 2026 • 3:02 PM MYT
Euronews
Euronews

Trusted news from Europe’s newsroom

Opinions divided across UK on historic anti-smoking law

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.