UK clears landmark tobacco and vapes bill, bans cigarette sales for 2009 born generation This government is taking action to protect people from the harms of smoking. , Smoking is the number one preventable cause of death, disability and ill health in the UK. , Todays reforms will phase BHF welcomes the introduction of 'landmark' Tobacco and Vapes Bill BHF Vape Inquiry Launched Ahead of Tobacco and Vapes Bill TECC Blog