Up in smoke: Tempers flare over Britain’s total ban on tobacco

Britain's parliament approved a law on Tuesday banning tobacco sales to anyone born in or after 2009, aiming to create a smoke-free generation. Critics warn the measure may lead to a black market surge, jeopardizing tax revenues, which are expected to drop to £8 billion this fiscal year. The law’s long-term viability faces uncertainty with the next election in 2029.

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