Those born after 2009 in the UK are banned from purchasing cigarettes for life.

According to British media reports on April 21st, the UK Parliament has approved the Tobacco and Electronic Cigarettes Act, which prohibits individuals aged 17 and under from purchasing cigarettes for life. The law stipulates that selling tobacco products to individuals born after January 1, 2009 is illegal. This move aims to prevent this group from smoking and create a smoke-free generation. UK Health Secretary Wes Strein called it a "historic moment for public health," creating the "first generation of non-smokers" who will be protected from the lifelong addiction and harms of tobacco.