Tobacco and Vapes Bill becomes law

Tobacco and Vapes Bill becomes law

The next generation will be smoke-free as the Tobacco and Vapes Bill was granted Royal Assent on 29th April 2026. This deliveries an historic step towards a smoke-free UK and protecting people from the harms of tobacco by making it illegal to sell tobacco to anyone born on or after 1st January 2009.

MHRA-NICE aligned pathway

MHRA-NICE aligned pathway

The MHRA-NICE aligned pathway opens on 1st April 2026. The pathway and an improved advice service will help get new medicines to patients faster and support companies to plan with more certainty.