UK Government to Introduce Ambitious Tobacco and Vapes Bill

Health Secretary Wes Streeting aims to create the first smoke-free generation with new legislation.

Wes Streeting announced plans to introduce a more ambitious Tobacco and Vapes Bill before Christmas, aiming to prevent anyone born after January 1, 2009, from legally smoking.
The proposed bill seeks to restrict the sale and marketing of vapes to children and considers banning smoking outside pubs.
Streeting emphasized the use of genetic testing, AI, and big data to predict and prevent illnesses, marking a significant shift in NHS strategy.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer defended plans for supervised tooth-brushing for young children, citing public health benefits.
Efforts to modernize the NHS include updating the NHS App and removing asbestos from public buildings, following a campaign by the Daily Mail.