Smoking ban for people born after 2008 in the UK agreed Edinburgh confused by vaping laws, study finds The UK has approved a new law that will ban anyone born after 2008 from ever buying cigarettes, aiming to create a smoke free generation. The legislation also gives the government more power How smoking and cigarette laws are changing in 2017: Your guide to 10 packs, menthols and more Liverpool Echo The U.K. has approved the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, banning cigarette sales for anyone born after 2008. The law also tightens vaping rules in places like cars with children and near schools,