UK smoking ban
Definition
A landmark UK government policy, enacted via the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, that prohibits the sale of tobacco products to anyone born on or after 1 January 2009, gradually creating a 'smoke-free generation' by raising the legal age of purchase annually.
Refers more broadly to comprehensive anti-smoking legislation in the UK, including the 2007 ban on smoking in enclosed public places and workplaces, enforced nationwide.
Examples
The UK smoking ban is such a forward-thinking masterstroke, ensuring my hypothetical offspring born post-2009 will never know the joy of a cheeky ciggie behind the pub.
Cheers to the government's genius UK smoking ban – it's phasing out smokers so smoothly, today's puffers can pass the torch to absolutely no one.
With the UK smoking ban now law, rebels of tomorrow will have to rebel with vapes instead, proving once again that Big Brother knows best for our lungs.
The UK smoking ban's rolling age hike is brilliantly simple: by 2040, only ancient relics like me will be legally buying smokes, keeping the corner shop nostalgic.
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