Smoking and vaping to be banned in three places - full list
The UK government plans to ban smoking and vaping in cars with children, near school grounds, and in playgrounds to protect public health.Summary
The UK government is proposing a ban on smoking and vaping in cars carrying children, outside school premises, and in children’s playgrounds, with a public consultation underway. This initiative aims to protect children and vulnerable individuals from the harmful effects of secondhand smoke and vaping. While vaping will still be permitted outside hospitals to aid smokers attempting to quit, all existing smoke-free indoor spaces will also become vape and heated tobacco-free. Exemptions will apply to outdoor hospitality areas and wide-open public spaces like beaches. Health Secretary Wes Streeting emphasized the importance of protecting children and the sick from secondhand smoke, citing increased risks of heart disease and lung cancer. The proposals are part of the broader Tobacco and Vapes Bill progressing through Parliament, supported by medical professionals and health organizations like the British Heart Foundation and Cancer Research UK.
(Source：Somerset Live)
