This government is taking action to protect people from the harms of smoking. , Smoking is the number one preventable cause of death, disability and ill health in the UK. , Todays reforms will phase The UK Parliament has passed legislation to create a "smoke free generation": those born after 2008 will be banned from purchasing cigarettes for life. Understanding the Tobacco and Vapes Bill Action on Smoking and Health Tobacco and Vapes Bill 2.0 introduced to Parliament What's changed?