New law in UK coming this month
All cigarette packets will be covered in the world's ugliest colour in the just three weeks time, as part of a huge overhaul of smoking laws that kicks in on 21 May. The ban on small packs of cigarettes and rolling tobacco will mean that the cheapest packet available will cost £8.82. Small cigarette packs of 10 and tobacco rolling packs of 10g and 20g will be axed completely. Menthols and a variety of fruit, candy, spice, herbs, alcohol and vanilla flavoured tobacco will also be included in the ban in an effort to deter future smokers. “Cigarettes are already expensive and the price increase of cigarettes is a key factor in making people quit smoking” said Action on Smoking and Health spo...
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