Britain's plans to ban future generations from buying cigarettes will become law this week, ushering in a policy still overshadowed by questions over how effective it will be in stopping smoking.
Lawmakers last week approved the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, which introduces a rolling age restriction permanently barring anyone born on or after January 1, 2009 from buying cigarettes.
Due to receive royal assent - the final stage of the legislative process - this week, the laws also tighten rules on vaping and other nicotine products, particularly around marketing and display.
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