The United Kingdom prohibits young people born after January 1, 2009 from smoking. The restriction is valid for their entire life.

The Parliament of the United Kingdom has passed a controversial law aimed at creating a "smoke-free generation". According to this law, all those born after January 1, 2009, will not be able to legally purchase cigarettes or vaping devices throughout their lives. The law also provides for an annual adjustment of the age threshold, so that smoking will be completely banned in the future. British authorities believe that this is a historic measure that will help reduce nicotine consumption among young people. This initiative represents a world first in anti-smoking legislation. The regulation will come into effect after obtaining the approval of King Charles.

"This is a historic step that will create a generation without nicotine," the authorities stated.