00:00New laws are set to change how tobacco and vaping products are sold and used, with measures
00:06designed to reduce long-term health risks for younger generations.
00:10Under these new plans, anyone aged 17 or under will never legally be able to buy cigarettes,
00:17creating what ministers call a smoke-free generation.
00:20The legislation also gives new powers to regulate vaping, including available flavours and the
00:26packaging used, and extends restrictions in places used by children.
00:31Health leaders say the changes could ease pressure on services and could also prevent illness.
00:37Some retailers and critics say more support is needed to help people quit and to manage
00:42the impact on businesses.
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