Learning English from the News
Banning smoking for life
Apr 17, 2024
The podcast discusses the UK government's decision to ban tobacco sales to those born after 2009, investigating opposition to the ban and exploring lobbying strategies by tobacco firms. The hosts also analyze English vocabulary used in news headlines, showcasing terms like 'derail' and 'bonkers'.
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- The UK government plans to ban tobacco sales to those born after 2009, aiming to create a smoke-free generation.
- UK Prime Minister faces backlash from Conservative party members and tobacco firms lobbying against the smoking ban proposal.
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UK Lawmakers Approve Ban on Cigarette Sales to Younger Generations
Buying cigarettes will be illegal for individuals born after 2009 for their entire lives in the UK. This move aims to create a smoke-free generation by prohibiting the sale of tobacco products. While smoking itself will remain legal, this law targets reducing the significant impact of tobacco use on public health as it is the leading preventable cause of death in the UK, claiming 80,000 lives annually.
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