UK Revises Smoking Ban Plans: Schools and Hospitals Targeted, Pubs Exempt
TL;DR
The UK government has decided not to implement a smoking ban in pub gardens to avoid harming the hospitality industry, but is considering banning smoking in children's playgrounds and outside schools and hospitals. The Tobacco and Vapes Bill aims to create a smokefree generation by prohibiting cigarette sales to those currently aged 15 or under. The government also plans to regulate vaping, including banning single-use vapes and restricting flavors and packaging. Health charities support the measures but call for more support to help current smokers quit.
- Pub garden smoking ban no longer in government plans BBC.com
- I’m a doctor and I think it’s wrong to ban smoking outside hospitals The Telegraph
- Smoking to be banned outside schools and hospitals in England, but pubs get reprieve The Guardian
- Labour confirms U-turn on proposed ban on smoking and vaping in pub gardens Sky News
- UK government aims to ban smoking outside schools and hospitals Financial Times
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